Prepare for an evening of incredibly provocative, eclectic art and performance on as Three Rooms Press presents the Seventh Annual ¡LA DI DADA! Dada Salon: a wild ride of contemporary Dada performance and poetry by leading maverick artists.

The event includes the West Coast launch of the internationally-renowned MAINTENANT 13: Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art (2019, Three Rooms Press), which features more than 200 visual and literary works by artists and writers worldwide in Full Color Throughout!!!

The event takes place Saturday, June 8, 8-11 pm at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center in Venice. Admission is $10; $6 for students & seniors. And Beyond Baroque members are free!!!

MAINTENANT 13: A Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art serves up the controversial theme, “A.I. Artificial Ignorance”. If you think that life as we know it will be destroyed by Artificial Intelligence -Think again!!!! Where’s the intelligence? We’re surrounded and inspired by ignorance. How will this reduction of thought shape the future of interpersonal relations, intellectual advancement, and politics? As we teeter on the brink of redundancy, the concepts of Dada brilliantly encompass the urgency of present times with both clarity and purposeful confusion.

The MAINTENANT series, established in 2005, gathers the work of renowned and emerging dada artists and writers from around the world. The series has been archived in leading international institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art–New York, the BelVUE Museum–Brussels, and more. Renowned contributors have included artists Mark Kostabi, Raymond Pettibon, Giovanni Fontana, Jean-Jacques Lebel, and Kazunori Murakami. Writers have included Allen Ginsberg, Gerard Malanga, Charles Plymell, Jerome Rothenberg, and more, with a strong contingent of punk musician-artist-writers including Grant Hart, Mike Watt, and Exene Cervenka.

Amilia K Spicer: It may be her haunting, husky voice that first grabs a listener, the way it glides over melodies like smoke, but it’s the songwriting that Spicer really wants you to hear. It fuses together the different places she calls home. Americana singer-songwriter will grace the stage at McCabe’s Guitar Shop on April 6, 2019. She’ll perform songs from her latest album. The LP Americana singer-songwriter’s latest LP ‘Wow and Flutter’ has enjoyed acclaim for its captivating, personal lyricism, haunting melodies, and powerful rustic tone. American Songwriter Magazine described the album as “a timeless, brand-new Americana classic.” Throughout 2018, Spicer performed frequently in the Americana festival circuit, including 30A Songwriters Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, and Oklahoma’s Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. Furthermore, Amilia has performed more intimately at venues across the US.

Description- Los Angeles based pop/rock artist, Brooke Josephson captivates her audience with her natural storytelling. The singer-songwriter hopes her “sonic snapshot” of finding the humor in the “leggings to heels” lifestyle can empower women that are balancing their personal lives while working full-time. To support her latest EP, ‘Sexy N’ Domesticated’, Brooke will stop by Whisky A Go Go to offer an electrifying performance filled with crowd favorites and original tracks.

2019 Best of NFMLA Awards
Join NFMLA as we celebrate the Best of NFMLA Awards show! A spectacular night recognizing the best talent in independent cinema from around the globe.

On Saturday, April 6th, 2019​, NFMLA and ​its ​Board of Directors invite you to join us as we honor the ‘Best of NFMLA’ nominees from our 11th film festival edition. The evening will honor 111 films, writers and performers​,​​ ​nominated in 12 Award categories​ ​including new media, animation, documentary and narrative. The nominees are largely comprised of films from the NFMLA diversity initiative, InFocus.

For the past 11 years, the NFMLA Film Festival has built its reputation based on the quality of programming​, ​assembling an extensive catalogue of over 2500 projects from 76+ countries. ​​Major and indie studios, brands and distribution companies have accessed within the NFMLA Alumni pool to source professional new talent.

The ​event​​ ​will feature special guests​ and performers​ and drinks by Karl Strauss and Tito’s. Please join as we celebrate Tomorrow’s filmmakers, today.

Tickets are available for $50 (General admission: includes access to show, reception, food and drinks)

This month NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) celebrates women behind the camera with an evening of films by female directors.

The night kicks off with shorts program InFocus: Female Cinema – Fighting the Good Fight, which offers stories of the struggle against the conditions that suppress us, as well as the assertion of the positive and its power to inspire us.

The evening’s centerpiece feature film is the Los Angeles premiere of award-winning director Pearl Gluck’s The Turn Out, a striking look at sex trafficking at truck stops through the eyes of a truck driver who regularly witnesses its realities and feels compelled to help the victims. Pearl Gluck’s documentary background rigorously informs the world of this narrative film with documentary elements.

The night concludes with shorts program InFocus: Female Cinema – Unlikely Allies, a collection of chance meetings, circumstances and situations that bring about unexpected collaboration.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over complimentary drinks & cocktails in the premium reception room at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $10 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

AlongCameLife was raised in Queens, New York. His talents were apparent from an early age when he became one of the youngest students to be accepted to the illustrious, Juilliard School of Music. A multi-talented singer, songwriter and violinist, AlongCameLife is also the Winner of Two EMMY Awards, and the Founder of the famed duo NBS who performed on America’s Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars, The Ellen Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Nick Jr, Fox 5, New York 1 and Page 6. He also performed for President Barrack Obama, and for the Royal Family of Dubai.

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AlongCameLife has released various albums and now steps up to the plate with a brand new solo 21 track release entitled “Wavees”. Even if it seems like he came out of nowhere, one good listen to AlongCameLife and you know he won’t be a secret for long and is easy to see a legitimate creative core inside the alternative madness collected into “Wavees”.

The album is a blend of diverse sounds in the best possible way. It’s the next step in the musical evolution of Hip-hop. The production here is an intricate mix of rock, soul, classic, alternative and hip-hop all wrapped in a beautiful, and, at times, distorted power package.

AlongCameLife raps, he sings, he plays the violin, but mostly there’s a method to his creative madness – he’s not an artist who lets a single note or beat decide his fate. He transcends them with whatever he is doing – be that rapping, singing or playing. He bends sounds, styles and genres to suit his mood and express himself, in any way that he sees fit.

“Wavees” sounds like a bold experiment of musical inspiration. The album shines brightest when AlongCameLife indulges in his atmospheric and trippy neo-soul inclinations on tracks like “Coolin”, “Don’t You Know Me”, “Flying”, “What Up What Up”, “Sert” and “Fire”.

But with 21 tracks available, the choices are plenty. It’s also emblematic that the fastest track on the entire album is called “Nice N Slow”. Often bathed in heavy doses of reverb and echo, AlongCameLife’s vocals bring a strong flavor of shoegazing, dream pop and trip-hop to the recording. These are sounds you will hardly hear on any other rap or hip-hop album – setting him apart from the pack.

That AlongCameLife isn’t your traditional rapper or urban music artist, becomes more than evident throughout the one-and a-half hour duration of this album. He doesn’t confine himself to the rules of making conventional urban music. He breaks those rules then writes his own, and if you can see past the sometimes obnoxiousness you will find a genius at work.

AlongCameLife is both verbally menacing and artistically astounding. Now if he found a happy middle ground somewhere in-between, he would become more accessible to the masses. But how do you ask a visionary to not look further than the confines of normality?

Los Angeles based pop/rock artist, Brooke Josephson captivates her audience with her natural storytelling. The singer-songwriter hopes her “sonic snapshot” of finding the humor in the “leggings to heels” lifestyle can empower women that are balancing their personal lives while working full-time. To support her latest EP, ‘Sexy N’ Domesticated’, Brooke will stop by Hotel Cafe to offer an electrifying performance filled with crowd favorites and original tracks.

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) spotlights Black Cinema with a selection of short films from Black filmmakers, along with a selection of local and international independent films.

The evening begins with American Bistro, director Arthur Diennet’s feature debut. This uplifting and funny film follows an uncle and nephew whose lives haven’t turned out as they had each hoped, who unite to open a restaurant in Los Angeles.

The night continues with powerful shorts program Other Lives, which offers a glimpse into alternate lives, including those that are imaginary, transcendent, forced upon us, or belonging to others.

The program concludes with the InFocus: Black Cinema shorts program, a selection of films depicting black experiences stretching from comedic to surreal, thought-provoking to heartfelt.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over complimentary drinks & cocktails in the premium reception room at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $10 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

Renowned Hollywood villain Patrick Kilpatrick will sign his memoir Dying for Living — Sins & Confessions of a Hollywood Villain and Libertine Patriot at the Barnes and Noble Burbank Town Center located at 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 at 7:00 PM. His memoir details an unconventional upbringing, political misadventures in journalism, his career as the entertainment industry’s go-to antagonist, as well as juicy celebrity tales, and his unparalleled humor.

Kilpatrick has played against a broad spectrum of superstars including Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Pam Grier, and Naomi Watts, to name a few. With an entertainment career spanning more than 170 credits as lead actor, producer, screenwriter, director, and global entertainment teacher, Kilpatrick is now sharing his life in his much-anticipated two-volume memoir. Revealing details of a volatile, yet privileged upbringing, and a searing, often hilarious and scandalous literate look behind three decades of working with Hollywood’s elite, Kilpatrick tells a rollicking tale that will keep you turning the pages.

Myke Anthony performs his brand-new album this Saturday, January 26th at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood at 7PM sharp. Way to start 2019 off right…with a delicious dose of this monumentally-talented and inspiring, scintillating and elegant Myke Anthony!
You will get first-listen and experience of Myke’s new album! Come early and hang with this cat before you can’t anymore (because he’s super-famous and busy globetrotting, sharing his glory with the rest of the planet). Historically all attendees are a wonderful bunch of genuine, good people. You do not want to miss this. Hope to see you there!

Los Angeles based pop/rock artist, Brooke Josephson captivates her audience with her natural storytelling and impressive vocal pipes. The singer-songwriter hopes her “sonic snapshot” of finding the humor in the “leggings to heels” lifestyle can empower women that are balancing their personal lives while working full-time. To support her latest EP, ‘Sexy N’ Domesticated’, Brooke will stop by Bar Lubitsch to offer an electrifying performance filled with crowd favorites and original tracks.

For thousands of years, human beings have marked their own skin, deliberately and permanently applying various types of pigment and ink. Tattooing is a practice in numerous cultures, for a variety reasons. Sometimes tattoos are proof of social status or are given as a rite of passage, to ward off evil, or to identify membership in a group.

All art practice has some underlying ideology, and this is especially true in tattoo art. Skin creations represent fundamental beliefs to the individual wearer or group. Tattooing is practiced by cultures from east to west, by both men and women, and by nearly all ages. The attraction is obvious: To decorate one’s body with permanent art is a powerful statement, not easily erased or altered, so the act itself is almost as intriguing as the image itself might be.

The Nightingale Plaza club in LA is one of the hottest spots in West Hollywood. Accommodating up to 500 guests, it is in that perfect sweet spot between busy and intimate, providing a luxurious LA nightclub experience. It has even been voted the best nightclub in Hollywood by Boutique Design, which is not a title to ignore.

Inside the Nightingale Plaza nightclub you will find four distinct areas depending on what sort of a night you want to have. The main room hosts the dance floor and the DJ, for anyone who enjoys a high energy party. There are two lounges, each with their own bar and particular ambiance, one more relaxed and the other more social. And there is the outside garden space, which is inviting and relaxing.

The ceiling is covered in revolving mirrors, which might be a little disorienting to some, but which most clubbers absolutely adore. It really brings a soft, flattering light into every corner of the club, showing off the décor without ruining your photos.

The theme which ties this venue together is a European courtyard meets a modern night club. The wallpaper actually stands out, which is very rare for a club, but it is gorgeous, with exotic plants, stunning prints, and beautiful animals. If you want to enjoy the best ambiance in all of LA, stop by the Nightingale Plaza nightclub.

The drinks at this LA nightclub are high class, as you would expect. Whether you go for some of their signature cocktails or pop a bottle, you are going to keep coming back for more drinks at one of the best nightclubs in West Hollywood.

If you are looking for some fantastic DJing, this nightclub in LA has got some of the best DJs in California. Look forward to amazing beats by Yo Gotti or DJ Rush, for example. The beats are amazing, although you will probably prefer the house and EDM tunes to the hip hop, due to the layout of the venue carrying these sounds better.

And if you want celebrity hosts, then you will find the likes of Diddy, Lil Wayne, and 2CHAINZ hosting their regularly scheduled events. Naturally with celebrity appearances like these you should be expecting the very best crowds. Expect to run into celebrities on most nights, and A-Listers every once in a while.

Naturally, if you’re going to be bumping into this crowd you need to look your best. The venue does not have a strict dress code, and you can probably get in wearing anything, so long as it is clean, hip, and well put together. Don’t expect to get in wearing a suit and sneakers, but a hip hop look with sportswear shoes and jeans can work very nicely.

Getting into this exclusive LA nightclub is not always easy. Even when you book a table, expect to queue as they allocate seats to everyone with reservations. It is going to be busy and you really wouldn’t want it any other way, would you? A promoter really is a must for this venue.

Returning to the Downey Theatre as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Carpenters’ first album with A&M Records. This is the definitive concert show celebrating the music of Downey’s own, Karen & Richard Carpenter, one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Starring Michelle Berting Brett who is accompanied by a 7-piece Nashville band directed by Harry Sharpe, the show re-creates the Carpenters’ original sound. From Washington State to New York City to sold out engagements in Las Vegas, this show played to a sellout crowd at the Downey Theatre as part of the City of Downey 60th anniversary celebrations in 2016. Experience an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the pop music phenomenon that defined an era, and sing along to hits that include “Close to You,” “Top of the World,” “Rainy Days & Mondays,” and many more!

Comedians Jenny Zigrino and Sabrina Jalees will be accompanied by the emcee for the evening JC Coccoli.

Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

Parking: We suggest UBER, Lyft, or taking the metro to 17th Street/SMC station (Crossroads is adjacent!)
Parking lot is available with limited spots and cannot be guaranteed.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 25 years of grief support services in the LA community and for supporting the next 25.
All money raised goes to further the OUR HOUSE mission of providing grief support services, education, resources and hope to our community.

Don’t forget to dress the part! We want to see your best 90’s party outfit!

Legendary Los Angeles band Sparks will play two hometown shows this November to complete their acclaimed Hippopotamus Tour.

“The brothers Ron and Russell Mael have spent almost half a century making incomparable music. They are unconventional and unpredictable, well read and playful, but above all, they are the last great band in the history of pop that you need to see, if you haven’t already. It will be a life changing experience.”
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Sparks’ set this summer at Spain’s famous Primavera festival was “an enduring highlight of the festival; one that was loaded with idiosyncratic charm, oddball theatrics, pinks suits, soaring vocals, glistening pop and euphoric disco.” (Loud & Quiet Magazine)

The Hippopotamus world tour has seen Sparks and their impressive band play shows that are euphoric, vital, brilliant and uncompromisingly typical of a band that refuses to rest on their laurels. The new songs (from their acclaimed 2017 album ‘Hippopotamus’ including ‘Edith Piaf Said It Better Than Me’, ‘What The Hell Is It This Time?’ & ‘Missionary Position’) sound like classics, the classics (including ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us’, ‘Tryouts For The Human Race’ and ‘The Number One Song In Heaven’) sound as vibrant and essential as ever, and audiences, and critics, have been left in no doubt this genre-hopping band is on sparkling form.

★★★★★ The Times (What a band)| ★★★★★ The Independent (one of the most innovative outfits in pop) | Record Collector (What a night) | ★★★★★ Classic Pop (The Mael brothers burn up the place) | Classic Rock (A brilliant night) | ★★★★★ The Skinny (a band performing at their absolute best)

‘Hippopotamus’, Sparks’ 23rd album, received unanimous acclaim on its release in September 2017, subsequently appearing in many ‘Album Of The Year’ lists.

Since storming into the charts, minds and airwaves in 1974 with This ‘Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us’ from their album ‘Kimono My House’, Sparks have consistently created genre defying music and inspired – and continue to inspire and influence – generations of artists from Morrissey, Bjork & Depeche Mode to Franz Ferdinand, The Lemon Twigs & MGMT. Released on BMG, ‘Hippopotamus’ has been universally acclaimed with many critics declaring it to be one of the finest albums of the year and the pinnacle of the band’s career. Written, recorded and produced by Sparks ‘Hippopotamus’ is released on digital, CD, LP, picture disc and cassette formats.

You’re invited to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) with presenting partners The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI), Shortcutz Amsterdam and the Dutch Culture USA (Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York) on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 for NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Film Festival InFocus: Middle Eastern, Arab & Dutch Cinema. The event will be hosted at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Mary Pickford Center’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.

The evening begins with InFocus: Dutch Cinema – Shortcutz Amsterdam Showcase, a collection of the winners of Shortcutz Amsterdam’s 2018 season so-presented in partnership with Shortcutz Amsterdam and Dutch Culture USA (Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York) and offers highlights of diverse work made by Dutch filmmakers throughout the Netherlands. There are stories of peace, discovering one’s identity, the mundane pains of loss, horror, and more.

The second program of the evening, InFocus: Arab Cinema is co-presented in partnership with The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) and showcases Palestinian, Tunisian, Lebanese and Qatari stories that cover the often unmentioned hardships of refugees in Europe, tackle the difficult questions of ideology through the eyes of a child, look at history through a mockumentary lens, and in Cyril Aris’ Oscar-Qualifying The President’s Visit, take us to a town whose preparation for an important guest takes an absurd and darkly humorous turn.

The night concludes with InFocus: Middle Eastern Cinema, a selection of striking short films from Middle Eastern filmmakers who have made their work all over the world – Lebanon, Israel, France, UK, Canada and the US. They tell stories of the complexity of identity, growing up, and of being stuck in difficult situations, personally and politically.

Doors will open to the public at 3 pm with a pre-reception for the first shorts program, and the night will include a pre-reception before each of the evening’s programs, where attendees can sip cocktails and mingle with industry professionals and festival selected filmmakers in the lounge. The event will conclude at 11:00 pm.

Tickets are available for $15 for an all-night access passes, which provide access to all three film programs with open bar throughout the entire event. NFMLA’s Monthly Film Festivals are presented throughout the year with support from Executive Circle Sponsors FilmLA and HBO, Producers Circle Sponsors SAG-AFTRA, 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion, Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA | Golden Globes), LA County Arts Commission and LA City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA).

Noted for his long and busy career as a producer and music director Steve Weisberg is bringing his orchestra, with a who’s who of LA’s top session musicians, together again for a variety show style concert at Magicopolis, 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Wednesday November 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $30 and are available here.

Joining Weisberg’s amazing 17-piece orchestra will be NRBQ founder Terry Adams, noted indie Latina singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno, Billboard Jazz Charting Ghanian-American singer Abiah, noted father/son act The Cages, Suzy Williams – long known and loved as the songbird of Venice, and up and coming singer Clara Zimm, with more special guests to be announced.

Three Rooms Press presents an evening of reading and storytelling around Beat culture at the L.A. launch of DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS: William S. Burroughs in Conversation with Allen Ginsberg. The event will be held in the theater at Beyond Baroque (681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, CA) on Thursday, November 15, 8 pm. Admission is $10 regular, $6 for students/seniors, and free for Beyond Baroque members.

Copies of DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS will be available for purchase at the event. For reservations and additional information, contact Peter Carlaftes: 212-731-0574; info@threeroomspress.com.

About DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS

In DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS, the fathers of the Beat movement converse about deeply intimate and personal history while gathered at Burroughs’ house in Lawrence, Kansas. The conversation includes discussion of:
• David Cronenberg’s film adaptation of Burroughs’ classic novel Naked Lunch
• Shamanism, including a detailed description of the shamanic exorcism of the demon Burroughs believes forced him to kill his common-law wife in 1951
• Literary associates, influences, techniques, and insights
• Punk rock’s contributions to counterculture lore

With the current political landscape mirroring many aspects of the early Beat period, DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS is particularly timely. Interest in both authors’ work is on the rise. Many consider these legendary icons’ perspectives to particularly prophetic.

High Praise for DON’T HIDE THE MADNESS

“This oral trove is a compendium of trenchant, ordinary and magical gnosis . . . A tangible, tender, and totally engaging tour de force, and balm for the dystopia time we’re caught in.” —Anne Waldman, poet, feminist, and activist

“A beautiful book where you are pleasantly sitting with two originators of Beat-ism.” —Gus Van Sant, film director

“Devotees of these Beat Generation icons will find these conversations between longtime friends both entertaining and revealing” —Library Journal

“Will make both fanboy and scholar sit up straight at attention.” —Sensitive Skin

ABOUT THREE ROOMS PRESS
Three Rooms Press is a fierce New York-based independent publisher inspired by dada, punk and passion. Founded in 1993, it serves as a leading independent publisher of cut-the-edge creative, including fiction, memoir, poetry translations, drama and art. In addition, Three Rooms Press produces and promotes a variety of literary and cultural events worldwide. Three Rooms Press books are distributed in the U.S. and internationally by PGW / Ingram.

WE BANJO 3 FROM GALWAY, IRELAND, TO PERFORM AT MARSEE AUDITORIUM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

NASHVILLE, TN–We Banjo 3, an award-winning band from Galway, will perform at Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College Center For The Arts, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, on Saturday, October 20th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets range from $10.00 (students) to $28.00 and may be purchased by calling 800-832-2787. For more information call 310-329-5345 or visit elcamino.edu/centerforthearts/

We Banjo 3 is one of the most prolific and exciting bands to emerge from Ireland in recent years. Featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, percussion and beautiful harmonies, We Banjo 3’s music is affectionately described as “Celtgrass.” The Galway-based quartet comprises two sets of brothers, Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley, who collectively hold over a dozen “All Ireland” titles.

We Banjo 3 released their fourth studio recording, Haven, on July 27, 2018, as the follow up to their highly-acclaimed 2016 release, String Theory, which went to # 1 on Billboard’s World Music Chart. We Banjo 3’s unique crossover of many genres of music is beautifully reflected on Haven; the 11 original compositions take the listener an exploratory, honest and uplifting musical journey. Haven reached # 1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Chart the week of August 13th as well as making the Top 10 on many other Billboard charts. The video for the single “Light In The Sky” premiered on CMT.com on August 30th.

Haven has received rave reviews. AXS.com said, “Their blend of Celtic and bluegrass with dashes of folk-pop, and country is perfectly suited for the Americana scene. Their songs fall comfortably into The Lumineers style of earnest folk pop anthems.” Elmore Magazine said, “It’s as if Punch Brothers, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and The Chieftains all got together for a battle of the bands but decided to pool their resources instead. The future of world music is here.”

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) DocuSlate program returns with a line-up featuring a strong focus on humanity in the face of adversity: perseverance, fighting for a cause, offering support in times of need, and building a better world in ways great and small for oneself and those around us.

Join us for a day of seven documentary programs that span the globe.

The day begins with shorts program Giving Care, a collection of stories about caregiving and working to improve the lives of others. We meet a pastor offering housing to immigrants recently released from detention, three siblings creating structure and support for one another during the absence of their mother, an unconventional couple trying to do right by one another, a death doula offering meaningful end of life care, and a group of women working to take the stigma out of menstruation in India.

Next, feature documentary The Reluctant Radical follows climate change activist Ken Ward, an intriguing personality whose personal journey from leadership in environmental organizations to advocating for civil disobedience invites an audience to examine its own relationship with the knowledge of looming environmental disaster.

The third program, Fighting Hate, pairs Oscar-Qualifying short documentary Beneath the Ink, about redemption through the covering of hateful body art, with feature documentary Man on Fire, which tells the story of a preacher who self-immolated in a small Texas town in 2014 to protest its racism.

Next, Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win offers a look at a moment in the history of rampant police violence and racism in 60’s Detroit, and the radical attorney who took on the Detroit Police Department.

Easing into the evening, Shorts Program Loving Life takes us into a series of personal portraits: the passing of the torch to the next generation in a long-running family-owned small business, a man seeking to take his town’s lively bus culture to the next level, a glimpse through the eyes of a pair of puppeteers at opposite ends of their careers who desire to use their vanishing art form as a voice for their people, a young man finding his passion for music in the midst of the slum he grew up in, and a charming coming out story that spans continents and generations.

Next, RISE: The Story of Augustines offers a different kind of music documentary, with the lens squarely focused on the transformative individual struggles of two musicians and the determination that turned personal pain into music that connects with people all over the world.

Finally, the day concludes with Joe Frank – Somewhere Out There, a look into the life, work and wide-ranging cultural impact of beloved and enigmatic audio artist and public radio figure Joe Frank.

Tickets are only $10 for single film programs and $25 for all films with open bar for the ENTIRE day. Get them now before it is too late!

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in conjunction with the Producers Guild of America (PGA) proudly present a screening event in celebration of the Make Your Mark Weekend Shorts Competition on Saturday, November 10th at the South Park Center in Downtown LA. The event will open with a red carpet reception, screen the Top 10 short films (5 minutes each in length), and culminate with an awards show and closing with food and drinks.

The mission of the Make Your Mark Weekend Shorts Competition Presented By The Producers Guild of America (PGA), is to support talented emerging producers by using the inspirational spirit of the industry’s top Producers to spark the imagination of new generations of storytellers. Entries for the program reflect themes and elements found in the work of a well-established producer’s films. This year’s 2018 Competition honors the legacy of Producer/Director SYDNEY POLLACK. Select program judges include Jon Brence (Director, Talent – Fullscreen), Bill Horberg (Producer – The Kite Runner | Cold Mountain | The Talented Mr. Ripley), Gary Lucchesi (Producer – Million Dollar Baby), Lori McCreary (Producer – Invictus), Hawk Koch (Producer – Hostage | Frequency), Bruna Papandrea (Producer – Gone Girl | Wild) and Jeanne Tripplehorn (Actor – Criminal Minds | Big Love).

Revenues raised by the competition will be used to further educational outreach for producers and emerging filmmakers through the Producers Guild Foundation.

The event will be hosted by Vance Van Petten, National Executive Director of the PGA.

* This screening event is not part of the outlined competition or related to the judging for the competition. Finalist filmmakers are not required to attend.

Tickets are $15 for all films with open bar! Get them now before it is too late!

Adults and children are invited to interact with three giant video projections on a wall outside Saint-Laurent metro stationand to vote for their favourite.

The original creations will astound and entertain the audience as the projections come to life.

For both evenings, dynamic emcee François Bernier will add a festive touch to the event. Bar service will be available.

The works will be presented in rotation, every 30 minutes, to give the public a chance to try them all before voting for their favourite. A $5000 Audience Award will be presented to the creator of the work that receives the most votes.

The fall 2018 NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) slate continues with a presentation of InFocus: American Indian, Aboriginal & Inuit Cinema, which showcases films by indigenous filmmakers from America, Canada, and New Zealand, as well as documentaries about native subjects, in addition to a selection of local and international films.

The first screening of the evening is feature film Sometimes Our Friends Come Over (and sometimes we’re all alone), a brutally honest and startlingly timely look at the unraveling of a millennial relationship in the shadow of the Trump era, written and directed by visual and sound artist and CalArts Art/Technology MFA Daniel Watkins, who frames the film in a striking lo-fi aesthetic that places the audience in the middle of painfully realistic moments of awkwardness and confrontation.

The evening continues with shorts program InFocus: American Indian, Aboriginal & Inuit Cinema, which includes some of the strongest emerging voices in Native filmmaking today, including films which premiered at Sundance, Toronto International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival and ImagiNative. Themes of familial struggle, exploration of identity, the meaning of home, and childhood hope and wonder run through the selection.

The night concludes with a shorts program that carves a narrative path from an absurd prep school interview to a comical look at a routine household chore, then to the personal effects of hatred, through a quinceañera, lingering in the loneliness of alienation in a digital age, on to the poetic exploration of addiction, and finally, into a moment of kindness that emerges from tragedy. The program tells these tales through animation, music videos, and live action.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center Celebrates 25 Years with the House of Hope Gala “The Great Stories of OUR HOUSE”

Honorees include This Is US and Dan Fogelman, writer & creator,
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and Edie Lutnick, President, and Jory Goldman & Family

Los Angeles (September 20, 2018) –Saturday October 6 at Sony Pictures Studios, OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, one of the most respected non-profit grief centers in the nation, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary of sharing grief and finding hope with the House of Hope Gala. OUR HOUSE is honoring This is US and Dan Fogelman, writer & creator of the hit NBC TV show, The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and its President Edie Lutnick, and OUR HOUSE alumni, longtime supporter and former Board Chair, Jory Goldman & her four children. OUR HOUSE’s gala fundraiser will afford them to continue to provide grief support and education for adults and children in the Los Angeles community. Special guest Patton Oswalt will share his own very personal story of grief.

Dan Fogelman and This is US are receiving the Good Grief Award, for portraying the grief process with honesty, dignity and for helping normalize the grief experience by creating a world in which grief is embraced, understood and respected. “Ten years ago, my mom died unexpectedly. It’s the hinge upon which my life swings. I created This is Us to showcase looking back, looking forward, and the collective journey. I am so grateful to be recognized by OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center and couldn’t imagine a more appropriate organization with which to be involved that is helping people share their grief and find hope.”

Edie Lutnick and The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund are being awarded the H.U.G. Award for contributing to helping understand grief. “The work that OUR HOUSE has done for the past 25 years in providing the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope in a safe and nurturing way is vitally important. I am honored and humbled to be recognized and delighted to assist in their continued success.”

The Founder’s Award, named after OUR HOUSE’s founder, Jo-Ann Lautman, will be given to Jory Goldman and her children Seth, Jessie, Eli and Jonah. The award is OUR HOUSE’s highest honor and is given to individuals who have contributed significantly both in time and resources to the advancement of its mission to provide the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope. “Jory is an integral part of the OUR HOUSE team and has been since the first day she joined a group with her children in 2003 after the sudden death of her husband. She continued her involvement with us by joining the Board of Directors more than 11 years ago and more recently as a volunteer group leader. It is not only for her sharp strategic thinking and elegant leadership, but her compassionate dedication to helping those in our community experiencing grief, that we honor Jory with this award,” said Michele Prince, CEO of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center.
The program will also recognize OUR HOUSE’s founder, Jo-Ann Lautman and the longest serving volunteers from OUR HOUSE’s signature programs serving adults and children.

Under the stars at Sony Pictures Studios, The Great Stories of OUR HOUSE from the past 25 years will inspire the audience and convey the message that no one should grieve alone. The evening will also include a special presentation by Comedian Patton Oswalt, and Celebrity artwork to be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds benefitting OUR HOUSE. Celebrity supporters who have created pieces depicting their idea of a House of Hope include: Seth McFarland, Kevin Nealon, Idris Elba, Michael B. Jordan, Courtney Cox, Kaley Cuoco, Kim Bassinger, Nate Berkus, Byron Scott, Lindsey Buckingham, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hanks, and many more.

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center’s House of Hope Gala
The Great Stories of OUR HOUSE

When: Saturday, October 6 at 6pm
Where: Sony Pictures Studios 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
What: 25 years of creating communal ties that bind by sharing grief and finding hope, OUR HOUSE honors and recognizes their longest serving program volunteers and special honorees for their good works at this gala fundraiser to continue to provide grief support and education for adults and children in the Los Angeles community.

Special Guest:
• Comedian Patton Oswalt

Honorees:
• Founder’s Award-Jory Goldman and her children Seth, Jessie, Eli and Jonah
• Good Grief Award- Dan Fogelman, writer and creator of This is US
• H.U.G. Award- Edie Lutnick, The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund

About OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center:
The OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center mission is to provide the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope. For 25 years, OUR HOUSE has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults grieving the death of someone close. Our three locations are expanded through school-based grief support groups, dozens of satellite locations, three weekend-long grief camp sessions as the Los Angeles and Orange County partners of Camp Erin, medical and professional education, and on-site grief responses for businesses and the community at large. Sharing Grief. Finding Hope. Learn more at http://www.OurHouse-Grief.org and (888) 417-1444

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About OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center:
The OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center mission is to provide the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope. For 25 years, OUR HOUSE has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults grieving the death of someone close. Our three locations are expanded through school-based grief support groups, dozens of satellite locations, three weekend-long grief camp sessions as the Los Angeles and Orange County partners of Camp Erin, medical and professional education, and on-site grief responses for businesses and the community at large. Sharing Grief. Finding Hope. Learn more at http://www.OurHouse-Grief.org and (888) 417-1444

Join us for the premiere event of 26 short films that highlight the very best of Los Angeles on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studios movie studio lot! The evening features screenings of all 26 short films, food by LA’s legendary Pink’s Hot Dogs, drinks by Tito’s and Karl Strauss, live performances, an awards ceremony and more.

This month, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) features InFocus: Military Veterans and the Effects of War, showcasing films by veterans and films that explore the experience of veterans and war, alongside a celebration of Halloween with a selection of horror shorts.

The evening begins with a short film selection that depicts a diverse range of experiences of military veterans from a variety of backgrounds and time periods. Beginning with a futuristic sci-fi narrative by award-winning director and former U.S. Army Captain Rebecca Murga, the program goes on to include explorations of PTSD, near death experiences, the cultural complexity faced by Japanese American WWII veterans, the true stories of a recently transitioned transgender Vietnam veteran, a woman who survived sexual assault in the military, and the struggle of immigrant veterans who face deportation following their service.

The evening’s focus on veterans continues with the LA Premiere of Jenica Bergere’s Spare Room, a visually striking film about a young widow whose life becomes unexpectedly intertwined with that of the veteran she rents a room to, with a profound effect on those around them.

The night concludes with shorts program Horror: Cabin Fever, a collection of short films that take place in claustrophobic conditions – both real and imagined. From birthday parties to the studios of obsessive artists to unearthly photocopy stores, and even in the woods – cabin fever captures a frenzied state of mind that transcends physical confines.
Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

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You’re invited to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) with presenting partners NALIP and SAG-AFTRA on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 for the annual NFMLA Film Festival InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema event. The event will be hosted at The Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

This month’s festival presents a powerful lineup of local and international films by world-class emerging filmmakers from Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Argentina and the United States across three short film programs. The evening opens with a collection of stories that explore everything from time travel to forbidden love, being caught between two words, abusive work environments and the importance of community.

The evening continues with an eclectic mix of genres covering everything from whimsical experimentalism to dance, including a dark comedy about a man facing down bureaucracy, a uniquely complex drama about the loss of a child, and stories of children facing down incredible odds, whether during wartime or in an imagined post-apocalyptic future.

The night culminates with a dynamic and hard-hitting collection of films that include two world premieres, a comedy starring a Brazilian soap opera actor that both is and isn’t about its own production, new work by a returning NFMLA alum, a thoughtful drama about the quest for same-sex parenthood in Spain, and a meditation on what it means to come home, all concluding with a story of parental love that transcends even the darkest moments.

NFMLA and AMPAS have formed industry-wide alliances and partnerships to support this initiative.

The program is full of talented filmmakers, including multiple-award-winning directors, writers and producers whose films have been programmed and awarded across Europe, South America and in the United States, including at SXSW and Sundance.

The evening presents three world premieres; The Morphable Man, by Jonathan Ostos Yaber, an award-winning director who has been recognized by the Italian Animation Academy, Synopsis by Felipe Saleme and Lara Koer, which stars and is produced by Brazilian soap opera actor Gabriel Godoy, and Sra. Genovese, the newest film by NFMLA alumn Daniela Arguello, whose last film in the 2017 NFMLA program, 2500Km, was acquired by HBO and who gave a Ted Talk about her filmmaking last fall. Additionally, the event will be the Los Angeles premiere of Bailaora by Spanish Director Rubin Stein, who was names is one of the 10 Spanish Filmmakers on the Rise 2018 by Variety.

Doors will open to the public at 4 pm with a pre-reception for the first shorts program, and the night will include a pre-reception before each of the evening’s programs, where attendees can sip cocktails and mingle with industry professionals and festival selected filmmakers in the lounge. The event will conclude at 11:30 pm.

Tickets are available for $5 per program advanced purchase / $7 per program at the door and $15 for all-night access passes, which provide access to all three film programs with open bar throughout the entire event. NFMLA’s Monthly Film Festivals are presented throughout the year with support from Executive Circle Sponsors FilmLA, The Coca-Cola Company and HBO, Producers Circle Sponsors SAG-AFTRA, 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion, Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA | Golden Globes), LA County Arts Commission and LA City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA).

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I wanted to see if there might be a possibility you would be able to post about our upcoming free music event, Happy Sundays Music Festival in Long Beach and/or have interest in covering it? Below is a little bit of information about the event as well as a few links of other articles that have been written. I have also attached some of our artwork.

Happy Sundays is a festival founded in 2017 by Scott Montoya, former drummer of the band The Growlers, and his wife Julia, singer of The Coathangers, who have a philanthropic heart. Scott & Julia are also founders of the non profit organization studiosforschools.org. It is exactly as it sounds and raises funds to put studio’s into schools to help further music careers and goals in students. Last year the event took place in 3 venues. This year The Montoyas enlisted the help of Entertainment Producer and founder of Indie Ignited Jeanne Rice and together they curated an exciting line up and branched the festival to triple the size of it’s last run. The event Happy Sundays will take place in 8 locations in the Zaferia district of Long Beach. The Long Beach Trolley will be used to shuttle guests between the 8 venues which will hold a host of talent from several genre’s of indie music, to DJ’s, comedy, and some heart felt story telling acoustic sets that will give you a glimpse into the purpose behind every song written. The special story telling sets and comedy, which includes great comedians featured on Netflix such as Vince Royale and Nick Thune, will be in the Long Beach Playhouse. The Long Beach Playhouse is a local theater and this venue will offer festival goers a chance to get off their feet, enjoy a Golden Road beer, or free water courtesy of eco-friendly boxed water. Boxed water will generously be supplying free waters in all venues. Also in the Playhouse lobby will be a special photo curation of the work of photographer Emery Becker. Emery Becker was a 25 year old talented photographer well known in the music community when in March of 2017 he was killed on his motorcycle by two drivers, one a hit and run to be immediately followed by a drunk driver.

This years festival features great indie acts like Jake Snider of Minus The Bear who has just announced his last final tour of Minus The Bear and will be joining us for a stripped down acoustic performance as well as up and coming Manchester England artist Leo James Conroy, Caught A Ghost, Spendtime Palace, The Shrine, and Death Valley Girls across our many stages which include hosts The OC Weekly and Indie Ignited, an indie music showcase of it’s own.

Happy Sundays is a not for profit event. Golden Road Brewery proceeds will be given to the Montoya non profit http://www.studiosforschools.org. This event is really geared towards great causes and in growing the community, and in giving back. This will be held in a very SXSW/ Echo Park Rising music showcase type of forum. The event is perfectly situated in Long Beach. Not just because this is the Montoya’s home but it is central to Orange County and Los Angeles so it is an easy place to get to for many. Long Beach holds a lot of music history and we want to create music history in this event. Another perk festival goers will see is the Muncheez food truck, which with the download of an app some festival attendee’s will be able to get free food! All this takes place in Long Beach’s Zaferia district.

Happy Sundays intent really is on keeping everyone happy. The musicians, the community, the attendee’s and those who are coming in to help be a part of it’s growth.

Adult Swim has announced 12 new musical headliners will be joining hip-hop powerhouse Run The Jewels for the first annual Adult Swim Festival in Downtown Los Angeles, October 6-7th. With additional talent announcements and surprises yet to come, this event is a must-do for fans of top and emerging artists in entertainment.

Combining the best of music, comedy, gaming and great food, Adult Swim fans will spend the weekend immersed in a one-of-a-kind cultural festival happening between two massive stages.

New artists joining the weekend line-up of live music and comedy acts include:

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) spotlights stories from Developing Nations and a selection of works by emerging local and US filmmakers, in partnership with the film commissioners’ association Film Liaisons In California Statewide (FLICS).

The night begins with a powerful shorts program highlighting stories set in or about communities from developing nations, made by filmmakers who are either local to or intimately familiar with those communities. The themes in this program span the collision of worlds and cultures, the evolution of family dynamics, and the powerful bond between humans and the natural world.

Second in the night is Lonely Hearts Club, the feature directorial debut of award-winning director and NFMLA alumni Jason O. Silva. Three lives converge in this exploration of love and loss during a long flight layover in Los Angeles, starring Camille Guaty (Daytime Divas, Scorpion, Las Vegas)

The evening concludes with a shorts program offering a selection of surreal and comedic films that bring their own takes to topics including heartbreak, xenophobia and superstition, challenging us to look at them with fresh eyes.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Film Festival – June 23rd, 2018

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) spotlights LGBTQ+ cinema and also highlights post production in partnership with the Los Angeles Post Production Group.

The night begins with the InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts program, which features both narrative and nonfiction stories of struggle, triumph and personal relationships.

Next up is a shorts program of films that each exemplify strong elements of post production, in celebration of the Los Angeles Post Production Group’s tenth anniversary. From sound and music to editing, VFX and stop-motion animation post-production, the program represents a wide range of skills that make films come alive once shooting wraps.

Concluding the night is the feature film Alaska’s A Drag, the story of a drag performer in small-town Alaska who must survive his surroundings and find a way to follow his dreams, created from a short film made in AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women.

Tickets are only $5 for Single Film Programs and $15 for all films with open bar!

Los Angeles (May 22, 2018) – OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is hosting Camp Erin® LA June 8-10 and August 17-19 at the scenic Camp Bloomfield in Malibu. Camp Erin LA is a weekend-long camp experience for children and teens ages 6 to 17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian in the past 3 years. Camp is free of charge for all children and combines traditional camp activities with grief support, education, and remembrance projects. Typical fun and engaging camp favorites such as rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, and campfires are interspersed with projects and experiences used to facilitate expression of feelings, memorialize their loved one who died, and promote healing. Trauma Informed Yoga will be offered Sunday morning.

When campers arrive on Friday, they are greeted with open arms by the dozens of grief specialists and trained volunteers who guide the campers through a series of bonding and grief-related exercises, as well as fun high-energy physical activities. They begin their camp journey with an intimate Friday evening ceremony where each camper shares their name, the name of their loved one who died, and places a photo of that person on a “memory board.” Saturday evening’s Luminary Ceremony is equally powerful and another opportunity to come together to say goodbye to their loved one by writing a message or drawing on a lantern that’s lit and set adrift across the pool. OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center recognizes every person’s grief is unique in duration and intensity, and that commonalities of experience strengthen the value of a grief support group in helping the healing process. “By offering Camp Erin LA, OUR HOUSE puts a support system into place, offering a safe space to talk and providing the tools to cope with their grief,” said Michele Prince, Executive Director of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. “Camp might be the only opportunity they have to work on their grief with other kids.”

Camp Erin is an initiative created and funded by The Moyer Foundation in Seattle, WA, a non-profit organization established by Major League All-Star pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen. Camp Erin is named in memory of Erin Metcalf, a friend of the Moyers who lost her battle to cancer at age 17. Camp Erin LA was featured in an Emmy award-winning HBO documentary “One Last Hug: Three Days at Grief Camp,” which was produced in association with The Moyer Foundation and OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center.
For more information about Camp Erin LA, please http://www.ourhouse-grief.org/camp-erin-la-oc/

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About OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is one of the nation’s most respected organizations for grief support and education. For 24 years, OUR HOUSE has helped thousands of grieving children, teens, and adults as they embark on their journeys to hope and healing following the death of someone close. The safe, warm, and nurturing environment of their Los Angeles centers offer support groups specific to age and relationship. OUR HOUSE is a leading provider of grief education, offering workshops, seminars, and in-service training to mental health and medical professionals, clergy, educators, and other members of the community who interact with bereaved families. The OUR HOUSE grief education program is part of the curricula for students at USC’s Keck and UCLA’s David Geffen Schools of Medicine. With offices in West Los Angeles, Woodland Hills and Mid-City, OUR HOUSE offers bereavement support groups for adults and children in English and Spanish. To learn more, please visit http://www.ourhouse-grief.org.

About The Moyer Foundation
The Moyer Foundation is a public, 501(c)(3) non‐profit organization with a mission to provide comfort, hope and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction. Founded in 2000 by former MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and child advocate Karen Phelps Moyer, The Moyer Foundation supports thousands of children and families each year through its free signature programs and services. Camp Erin® is the largest national bereavement program for children and teens grieving the death of someone significant in their lives and Camp Mariposa® is a national addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth impacted by a family member’s substance use disorder. The Moyer Foundation Resource Center extends The Foundation’s continuum of care by providing a curated set of online resources with personalized phone and email support for families experiencing grief, addiction and other related issues.
For more information, please visit moyerfoundation.org.

Calling all art lovers! Venice Family Clinic presents its iconic 39th Art Walk & Auctions to support Venice Family Clinic’s mission to provide quality health care to people in need. This year’s event honors three world-renowned Venice-based artists: signature artist Alexis Smith along with honorees Sam Durant and Ed Moses, posthumously. Taking place on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Google’s Venice Headquarters (340 Main Street, Venice, CA), Venice Art Walk is the largest public event held by the tech giant. Guests can enjoy free access to the city’s internationally-renowned art scene and all winning bids in the silent auction raise vital funds to support Venice Family Clinic patients’ health care needs. The fundraiser features exhibitions, studio tours and a silent auction along with engaging community activations from live art exhibits curated by artist Bert Rodriguez to guided art workshops, live music and craft beer & wine garden, dog daycare and bike valet. For a $50 donation, guests enjoy special access to dozens of artists’ studios, a centerpiece of the event since its inception, showcasing Venice’s ever-changing artist community. This year’s auction will include the works of 250 artists including such luminaries as John Baldessari, Ed Ruscha and Alison Saar as well as LA’s emerging talent, with the goal of exceeding the $800,000 raised last year and supporting the Clinic’s mission. http://www.venicefamilyclinic.org

Here is a link to their newest single, “Off Satellites,” which fuses early krautrock influence with modern psychedelic rock. Frontman Jordan Kleinman penned the song’s lyrics while navigating through a handful of misguided romantic relationships. It’s a tribute to individuals he felt genuine connections with but was unable to pursue due to pre-existing relationships, professional boundaries, and friendships.

The group formed at Chapman University down in Orange County a few years ago, but — after a long hiatus — started a new chapter here in Los Angeles with a retooled lineup and fresh sound for 2018.

Jubilo Drive opened for Fishbone earlier this week, and will share the stage with Summer Twins at Civic Center Studios in downtown LA on Friday (May 11). With a handful of singles ready to release and more shows in the works, it figures to be a busy summer for Jubilo Drive.

Shop handmade and independent goods from 150+ local makers, crafters, designers + food artisans alongside DIY craft workshops, food trucks and music at Patchwork Show in Santa Ana and Long Beach.
FREE to attend and family + dog friendly.

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is pleased to announce
the 4th Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert, taking place on
Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Ride from Harley-Davidson of Glendale to Los Encinos Park
in Encino will raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention and research for a cure.
The afternoon concert in the park will be once again hosted by radio and television
personality Eddie Trunk and will feature live music from the various artists listed below.
Last year's Ride raised over $40,000 for the Dio Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org).

With four decades in the music business under his belt, Shear started his career with the Funky Kings, moved on to Jules and the Polar Bears and then an impressive solo career, he’s penned hits like Cyndi Lauper’s “All Through the Night,” The Bangles “If She Knew What She Wants” and his own “Steady,” a co-write with Lauper. Not to mention catalog mainstays such as Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers’ “If We Never Meet Again,” Til Tuesday’s “(I Believed You Were] Lucky” and Alison Moyer’s Top 20 U.K. hit, “Whispering Your Name.” He was also the host and co-creator of the influential MTV Unplugged series.
In November 2017, Shear released his 13th studio album, One More Crooked Dance on Funzalo Record. With just piano, vocals and the occasional harmonica interspersed, the 13 personal songs on One More Crooked Dance are beautifully emotional. The spare instrumentation, the effortless harmonies and Shear’s world-weary vocals give the record a gravitas deserving of his 40-plus years in the music business. In his long and varied career, Shear has never put out an album without guitar, bass and drums, so this is certainly a first, but when he’s asked about his method, he shrugs, “It was something we tried, and it seemed to be working out well,” he said about the stark, minimalist approach. “So, we just kept going.” The plainspoken approach takes on the challenge of maintaining passion in the songs and it pays off, Shear examines relationships in “Rules of the Game,” hits hard about the things we do to self-medicate ourselves in “Painkiller,” examines the war of the sexes in “The Hunter and the Hunted,” brings a one-two punch of the exquisite harmonies in “When It’s Right” and interweaves harp and piano throughout “Wrong Again,” to name only a few.

Join us this summer for our productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Winter’s Tale!

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR is a rollicking romantic comedy which tells of Falstaff’s folly: courting two married women at the same time. It’s mischief and mayhem galore.

A legend in his own mind, ne’er-do-well Sir John Falstaff, believes he has found the cure for all his financial problems. He’ll seduce two of the wealthiest ladies in town and relieve them of their virtue along with their change purses. But the two smart and sassy Real Housewives of Windsor are on to Sir John and they tease and humiliate him at every turn. Add in a jealous husband, a pair of hapless suitors, two hot-headed rivals, and a young couple in love and this merry farce careens to a happy ending with all involved, including the tormented Sir John, agreeing to “laugh this sport o’er by a country fire.”

THE WINTER’S TALE is the story of Leontes, a King who banishes his family wrongfully, and is taught the meaning of forgiveness through the inspired plan of a wise, loyal woman.

In an instant, King Leontes loses all that he holds dear. His wife, his son, and his best friend are ripped from him by his wild and baseless jealousy. His new born daughter is banished, taken to be abandoned far from court; not expected to survive. His wife seemingly dies of a broken heart, his son dies from sadness over his mother’s fate, and his best friend barely escapes with his life after nearly being poisoned. Too late, Leontes realizes how wrong he was. But is it too late for a miracle or two? Maybe love, once thought lost, can be ultimately found.

For audiences seeking quality, family entertainment, Shakespeare by the Sea’s free performances can’t be beat. Pack a picnic, a blanket and beach chair, gather loved ones, and settle in under the stars for a night of classic entertainment. The tales are timeless, the admission ticketless, and the experience priceless.

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) spotlights Asian cinema with a selection of short films from Asian filmmakers, along with a selection of local and international independent films.

The night begins with InFocus: Asian Cinema, a collection of short films made by Asian filmmakers from all over the world, many of whom are now based in Los Angeles, covering stories of identity, cultural assimilation, family and tradition.

Second in the evening is the world premiere of feature film Captain Hagen’s Bed & Breakfast, a wild, quirky and at times quite insightful relationship comedy about four couples who all find themselves at a bizarre bed & breakfast over a long weekend.

The night concludes with a narrative shorts program about connections made and experiences shared between friends and strangers alike.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

2018 Best of NFMLA Awards
Join NFMLA as we celebrate the Best of NFMLA Awards show.
A spectacular night recognizing the best talent in independent cinema from around the globe.

On Saturday, May 12th, 2018​, NFMLA and ​its ​Board of Directors invite you to join us as we honor the ‘Best of NFMLA’ nominees from our 11th film festival edition. The evening will honor 115 films, writers and performers​,​​ ​nominated in 15 Award categories​ ​including new media, animation, documentary and narrative. The nominees are largely comprised of films from the NFMLA diversity initiative, InFocus.

For the past 11 years, the NFMLA Film Festival has built its reputation based on the quality of programming​, ​assembling an extensive catalogue of over 2500 projects from 70+ countries. ​​Major and indie studios, brands and distribution companies have accessed within the NFMLA Alumni pool to source professional new talent.

The ​event​​ ​will feature special guests​ and performers​, a gallery exhibit and food by LA’s legendary Pink’s Hot Dogs, and drinks by Karl Strauss and Tito’s. Please join as we celebrate Tomorrow’s filmmakers, today.

The Rap Contest is one of the most exciting live hip-hop shows in the country! The Rap Contest is a single elimination contest, where 32 contestants compete for a cash prize of $1000! Performing (1) minute and (30) thirty seconds each round, with a total of 5 rounds. The winner who eliminates 5 opponents after five rounds, wins the $1000 cash prize live on stage!! The Rap Contest is judged by a panel of (3) three music industry professionals. Ranging from radio personalities, A rappers Rapper, print, media and social media personalities to a local hometown favorite!

The Rap Contest promotes, markets and exposes new rappers to new audiences city to city and state to state! Where the most lyrical, creative, progressives raps come to life on stage from some of the coolest artists that you just haven’t heard about yet! The Rap Contest is fast paced, exciting, entertaining and most of all FUN!!! All genres of rap music are accepted…. EXCEPT (Negative, Violent or Gang Banging rap) PERIOD!!

The Rap Contest has given away over $93,000 in cash prizes to our fellow independent hip-hop community to date. The Rap Contest is $7,000 away from our grand prize total of $100,000 paid to the winners! The Rap Contest has had 119 winners since November 10th 2010, over 2,500 artists have graced our stages, in over 20 cities and 10 different states!

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Sign Up TODAY!! If you have originally, stage presence and most importantly lyrical RAPS; The Rap Contest is a great place for your fans, family and friends to come see you perform LIVE on stage!

To Celebrate they will be playing a Pre-Release show this Friday (3/30) at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA!

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“Begin Again” Available everywhere April 1st, Easter Sunday.

Defining their sound as “Indie/Pop with a Touch of Twang” the Four Texans that lead FLOCK have adapted into the Los Angeles ways! With the logo tattooed onto the front man, Blake Byrd’s forearm and temporary versions handed out at every show, the Community that is FLOCK forms wherever they go.

Their “Texas Raised, LA Braised” sound includes lots of group vocals that get you singing, Dancy Pop Vibes that get you moving, and some good ole Southern Rock-n-Roll that keeps you Rocking. With their Debut Release “Begin Again” featuring over 50 artists, the community is heard even in the music!

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) celebrates Britweek with independent cinema on April 28th with a selection of UK and local films.

The night begins with UK feature film Let Me Go by Polly Steele, an intergenerational story about the unraveling of a family secret and its emotional impact on three mothers and three daughters.

Second is InFocus: Britweek, a collection of short films from by UK filmmakers that include stories of love, family strife, foreboding and the search for human connection.

The night concludes with a narrative shorts program highlighting local Los Angeles talent and prominently features themes of finding, losing and letting go.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over complimentary drinks & cocktails in the premium reception room at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

Brasiliense is a musical collective of multi-instrumentalists with a shared passion for the rich musical traditions of Brazil. The music is a culmination of various forms of Brazilian music fused with jazz and other American styles, largely expressed through the distinct compositional voice of the group’s guitarist, Brazilian born Ian Faquini. As described by writer Andy Gilbert in SF Classical Voice, “Faquini writes astonishingly sophisticated Brazilian pop music in the omnivorous tradition known as MPB (música popular brasileira), which often draws heavily on jazz. Born in Brazil and raised in Berkeley, Faquini is a protégé of Guinga, the revered Brazilian guitarist and songwriter whose tunes have been recorded by dozens of MPB stars…While his harmonic palette is unmistakably inspired by Guinga’s writing, Faquini often draws on styles from Brazil’s northeast.”

Though he’s the only Brazilian musician in his band, Faquini has connected with American artists steeped in an array of Brazilian styles. Besides Faquini, the quartet features a particularly impressive array of talent: NYC-based, San Francisco-raised trombonist/vocalist Natalie Cressman of the Trey Anastasio Band, Oakland-based flutist/vocalist Rebecca Kleinmann, and San Diego-based drummer/guitarist Julien Cantelm. “With the two and three-part vocal harmonies hugging the Brazilian-accented Portuguese and warm voicings for alto flute and trombone, Brasiliense feels like a much bigger ensemble.” (Gilbert, SF Classical Voice)

Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in celebrating independent cinema and in spotlighting female filmmakers and stories on March 24th, offering a diverse set of voices and storytelling styles.

The night’s first program will be InFocus: Female Cinema, a collection of short films from female directors and writers that include stories of mortality, motherhood, break-ups, career struggles and whether we fulfil our own childhood expectations for ourselves.

Second in the night will be the west coast premier of feature film Wonder Valley, a psychedelic psychological thriller with a horror tinge centered on four young women on a trip to the desert directed by Heidi Hartwig and written by Rhianon Jones.

The finale of the evening will be a narrative shorts program that spotlights the work of members of the women directors association Film Fatales across a variety of genres, including drama, dark comedy, experimental and surrealist.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

“Lost in a Dream,” the theme song for Vietnamese actress, singer and philanthropist Ha Phuong’s new feature film, Finding Julia, takes center stage in a karaoke-style competition. Professional and amateur singers alike are invited to record themselves singing “Lost in a Dream,” which can be found at http://www.findingjulia.net for a chance to win a $20,000 prize. Performers are asked to edit their performance into a creative video, and send it to findingjulia2017@gmail.com.

The deadline for entries is March 15th, 2018. Five finalists will be selected to present a live in Manhattan on April 15th, 2018 where the judges will select the winner. The singer with the overall best live performance, creativity and vocals will receive a prize of $20,000. Along with this prize, the winner’s live taped performance and background information will be sent to numerous talent managers for possible interest in helping to further their career ambitions. Additionally, the finalist with the most unique live performance will receive a $5,000 prize.

All entrants are required to give permission for their videos to be featured on YouTube, Facebook, the program’s website, and elsewhere at the judges’ discretion. Entrees will be based on voice quality, originality, entertainment and production values.

Ha Phuong is sponsoring this contest to give aspiring singers a platform and to promote her new film and book, Finding Julia. She is a renowned superstar singer and actress in her native Vietnam, where she has many best-selling albums and popular videos. She is now an established New Yorker actively engaged in building her U.S. career.

All proceeds from Finding Julia film, book and music go directly to the Ha Phuong Foundation, which helps young people enter the fields of music and entertainment. Along with programs in Los Angeles and Vietnam, she also sponsors the Ha Phuong Young Female Filmmakers Initiative, an educational and financial support program for aspiring women filmmakers from high school graduation through graduate studies and beyond. This program is administered by the nonprofit New York Women in Film and Television.

“Lost in a Dream,” the theme song for Vietnamese actress, singer and philanthropist Ha Phuong’s new feature film, Finding Julia, takes center stage in a karaoke-style competition. Professional and amateur singers alike are invited to record themselves singing “Lost in a Dream,” which can be found at http://www.findingjulia.net for a chance to win a $20,000 prize. Performers are asked to edit their performance into a creative video, and send it to findingjulia2017@gmail.com.

The deadline for entries is March 15th, 2018. Five finalists will be selected to present a live in Manhattan on April 15th, 2018 where the judges will select the winner. The singer with the overall best live performance, creativity and vocals will receive a prize of $20,000. Along with this prize, the winner’s live taped performance and background information will be sent to numerous talent managers for possible interest in helping to further their career ambitions. Additionally, the finalist with the most unique live performance will receive a $5,000 prize.

All entrants are required to give permission for their videos to be featured on YouTube, Facebook, the program’s website, and elsewhere at the judges’ discretion. Entrees will be based on voice quality, originality, entertainment and production values.

Ha Phuong is sponsoring this contest to give aspiring singers a platform and to promote her new film and book, Finding Julia. She is a renowned superstar singer and actress in her native Vietnam, where she has many best-selling albums and popular videos. She is now an established New Yorker actively engaged in building her U.S. career.

All proceeds from Finding Julia film, book and music go directly to the Ha Phuong Foundation, which helps young people enter the fields of music and entertainment. Along with programs in Los Angeles and Vietnam, she also sponsors the Ha Phuong Young Female Filmmakers Initiative, an educational and financial support program for aspiring women filmmakers from high school graduation through graduate studies and beyond. This program is administered by the nonprofit New York Women in Film and Television.

Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in celebrating independent cinema and Black History Month on February 24th. The night’s first program will be an assortment of short films that include tales of dealing with loss, a superhero with one unique power, a biopic of a late German filmmaker, and the premiere of Kyle Bornheimer’s short comedy, The Talk, which grapples with the question of when to give up on one’s dreams.

Second in the night will be a presentation of feature film Good After Bad by director Anne-Marie Hess, the story of a troubled young girl who crosses paths with an eccentric bachelor, starring Maddie Hasson and Billy Burke.

The finale of the evening will be InFocus: Black Cinema, a program which will spotlight five short films that include a vignette of Nina Simone, the story of a young woman in Senegal finding her voice through rapping, a community coming together to protect itself from police brutality, and the story of an overly confident understudy starring comedian and SNL writer Gary Richardson.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over complimentary drinks & cocktails in the premium reception room at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

Our House Grief Support Center
Hosts 9th Annual Run For Hope, April 29

Celebrating The Grieving Community And The Power Of Uniting Hands With Paws

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, one of the most respected non-profit grief centers in the nation, will host its ninth annual Run for Hope 5K Festival on Sunday, April 29 at the West Los Angeles Civic Center & Bandshell. The Run for Hope is the only event of its kind in the nation- a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring the memory of loved ones who have died. Every year, the Run focuses on community engagement, and bringing people together to support each other in memory of their loved ones. Deeply rooted in the community are the Presenting Sponsors – The Hollander Family and Karma Rescue– who will honor this commitment by showcasing the power of unity by uniting hands with paws.

“We are proud to help unite the community in the memory of their loved ones,” said Michele Prince, Executive Director, OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, “The Run for Hope is our largest event of the year with an expected 1,700 attendees who have pledged to raise over $500,000 for essential grief support services and the collective benefit of our community.”
The event will be filled with activities for those participating in the walk or stopping by to show their support. With registration, participants can personalize t-shirts with their loved ones’ photos commemorating and celebrating their memories, and on Sunday, April 29 take part in three key events: The In-Memory Ceremony, 5K, and Festival. Additionally, there will be an In-Memory Wall inviting participants to write and place the name of their special person who died amongst others also being remembered.

The Presenting Sponsors – The Hollander Family, and Karma Rescue– are further exemplifying community commitment by bringing smiles to participants with a dog-kissing booth where all can receive a smooch by a pooch. Karma Rescue will also bring some of their rescue dogs, as many who are mourning the death of a loved one are often calmed and reassured by the loving companionship of a pet. Jackie Hollander says, “My vision for OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center and Karma Rescue is to have these two wonderful organizations collaborate by uniting people and animals at their most vulnerable times, helping them provide solace and support for each other.” To honor the memory of participant’s pets who have died, all will be able to memorialize them on the Zuma Memorial Wall.

An intimate ceremony for adults-only led by OUR HOUSE’s Adult Clinical Team where participants have the opportunity to share about their loved one who has died, and listen as others share their stories of grief, hope and healing.

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is one of the nation’s most respected organizations for grief support and education. For 25 years, OUR HOUSE has helped thousands of grieving children, teens, and adults as they embark on their journeys to hope and healing following the death of someone close. The safe, warm, and nurturing environment of their Los Angeles centers offer support groups specific to age and relationship. OUR HOUSE is a leading provider of grief education, offering workshops, seminars, and in-service training to mental health and medical professionals, clergy, educators, and other members of the community who interact with bereaved families. The OUR HOUSE grief education program is part of the curricula for students at USC’s Keck and UCLA’s David Geffen Schools of Medicine. To learn more, please visit http://www.ourhouse-grief.org or call 1.888.417.1444.

About Karma Rescue:
Karma Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving animals in need by finding them permanent homes and providing the resources for successful companionship. Through education, Karma Rescue instills the critical need for spay/neuter, and offers guidance to strengthen the animal-human bond. Karma Rescue’s vision is to help create a compassionate society, which provides safety, refuge, and protection for all animals.

I just wanted to reach out and tell you about my app, Pingwheel, now available for iPhone.

Pingwheel is the best way to make friends in a new city. Whether you’re moving back home or traveling halfway around the world, Pingwheel helps you jumpstart your social circle, and connect to local users with common interests. Join the community bringing new friends together by the things they both love.

Pingwheel instantly tells you all of your common interests with anyone, anywhere. Quickly add your interests, hobbies and and we’ll find local users who have them too.

You can also use Pingwheel to:

• Make friends at your new college or company
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If you love good music, hip hop, and something with a positive message you won’t want to miss out on Jordan Pope’s show this Friday! He is a Bay Area & LA native who knows how to spread the good vibes. He’ll be performing songs from his latest EP releases and even some unreleased material.

Location: TRiP Venue 2101 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica

TRiP has good drink specials for those wanting a cheap buzz, but they specialize in carrying world class beers and a really cool collection of exclusively local wines. So if you want to get out, make some new friends, have a drink, and listen to great music come join the good vibes!

Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in celebrating independent cinema on Saturday, January 20th in DTLA! Featured in this festival is another installment of our InFocus Series entitled Anti-Ageism and Bridging the Generation Gap, showcasing 4 fantastic shorts about life, death, love and everything in between. Also screening are a couple of remarkable shorts programs that highlight 12 of the best emerging independent filmmakers from around the world.

Countries featured in these programs include France, Russia, South Korea, Bulgaria, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Israel and the United States. Talk about a diverse line-up of filmmakers and an eccentric set of narratives! This is what film is all about.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over complimentary drinks & cocktails in the premium reception room at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

Los Angeles, Ca, December 18, 2017– Next February 1st – 8th, 36 pianists ages 16 – 32 will travel from all over the world to participate in the 2018 Los Angeles International Piano Competition (LAIPC). This year’s competition will be made up of four competition rounds: one prescreening round and three live rounds. The top three competitors will be awarded a combined total of $50,000, and all finalists will be awarded cash prizes. In addition, there will be a winner’s concert following the competition on February 8, 2018.

This year’s applicant turnout for the 2018 LAIPC exceeded expectations; 180 applications were received from pianists in 22 countries and 13 states. The board members and judges are looking forward to seeing the showcase of such a high level of competition.

Each year, NFMLA receives thousands of submissions. Programming selections are based not only on the merits of a project but are designed to fulfill the criteria in regard to our mission, considerations for the Best of NFMLA Awards, and to ensure that NFMLA delivers diverse and original content consistently to the standard that we have upheld for the past 10 years.

We are especially affected by the overwhelming flood of incredible documentary projects of important topics & unforgettable stories that we have been unable to place due to the limited festival programming slots available. As a result NFMLA is pleased to present DocuSlate, an entire day dedicated to documentary films.

Screenings start at 10:30 am and will go until the after-party begins at 11:00 pm! In between film programs, audiences can check out filmmaker Q&A’s or meet and mingle with one another in the premium South Park Center lounge over refreshments and cocktails.

Los Angeles– OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center’s Associate Board hosts the 9th annual Night For Hope fundraiser on November 17th at The Palace Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. Melissa Rivers, OUR HOUSE ambassador, will take the stage to dedicate a night of laughter to her mother. Since the death of her mother, comedy legend Joan Rivers, Melissa continues to make sure laughter is a part of her every day. “I am honored to be a part of an organization like OUR HOUSE, which provides a place for people to cry and laugh and remember their loved ones.”

This year, the Night For Hope will feature comics Vargus Mason, Esther Povitsky, aka “Little Esther,” and Adam Ray, all introduced by MC JC Cocoli for a night full of laughs and finding hope through grief. Inspiration for the evening’s theme came from an Associate Board member who felt she might never laugh again following the death of her father. Through support from OUR HOUSE, she was able to navigate through her grief, find joy, and laugh again.

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center’s Associate Board is comprised of young professionals serving as ambassadors to the community. The Associate Board works relentlessly to spread the word about the agency’s services and volunteer opportunities, in addition to raising funds.

About OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is one of the nation’s most respected organizations for grief support and education. For over 24 years, OUR HOUSE has helped thousands of grieving children, teens, and adults as they embark on their journeys to hope and healing after the death of someone close. Support groups specific to age and relationship take place in the safe, warm, and nurturing environment of their centers. OUR HOUSE is a leading provider of grief education, offering workshops, seminars, and in-service training to mental health and medical professionals, clergy, educators, and other members of the community who interact with bereaved families. The OUR HOUSE grief education program is part of the curricula for students at USC’s Keck and UCLA’s David Geffen Schools of Medicine. To learn more, please visit http://www.ourhouse-grief.org or call 1.888.417.1444.

Aidan Boardman is the frontman of the band Dreamt out of New York. The band is currently in consideration for the next season of America’s Got Talent and Boardman will be in LA playing a rare one hour solo show on 11/25 at 7pm. The show is free and will feature Boardman singing Dreamt songs and original solo works on guitar. No Cover.

Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) on Saturday, November 18th in celebrating independent cinema! The first program showcases 5 fantastic shorts by emerging filmmakers. from a sci-fi about memories, an NBA comeback story, to a Fugitive-esque murder mystery, this program features eccentric narratives that are sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Our second program of the night is another installment of InFocus: Asian American Filmmakers – Growing Up in America. This program showcases the LA Premier of the thought-provoking feature film Knowing Nothing Cold by the talented auteur Jeff Kao. Telling the story about several teenagers coming of age in the Midwest in an avant-garde manner, Kao’s film is certain to challenge and emotionally-stimulate the viewer.

Closing out the night is another shorts program that includes 7 remarkable shorts from game-changing filmmakers. These stories range from a sci-fi romance about time travel, a Blade Runner-esque muppet short, and an experimental art film that makes the audience play the role of the detective at a crime scene.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over cocktails in the Filmmaker Lounge at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Join NFMLA on October 21st, 2017 as the festival presents genre cinema with an edition of InFocus: European Horror, Sci-Fi & Thrillers. The festival includes short films from France, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, Spain, Scandinavia, Australia, Switzerland, Canada and the United States. This powerful collection of short films demonstrate the allure of genre films and celebrates crossing boundaries in storytelling.

Next up in the InFocus program, watch an ambitiously produced tale of a woman’s dream to land on Mars, a fairy-tale courtship of a young woman and an enchanted raven, an account of a boy who befriends an old man who just might be an alien and the story of a woman’s job interview quickly spiraling into her own personal horror story.

The festival concludes with a shorts program of indie genre cinema in America. The films combine horrifying scenes and powerful characters under pressure. The line-up is comprised of 2 equally dark stories of motherhood, a young sociopath’s coming of age, a peek into the bleak future of foster care and a story of evil spirits. This is a program of films that simultaneously portrays ugliness and beauty in astounding way.

$5 advanced purchase / $7 at the door for individual film blocks
$15 for all three programs with open bar

Join us for the premiere event of 26 short films that highlight the very best of Los Angeles on Saturday, October 7th, 2017at the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studios movie studio lot! The evening features screenings of all 26 short films, food by LA’s legendary Pink’s Hot Dogs, drinks by Tito’s and Karl Strauss, live performances, an awards ceremony and more.

Admission: $30 (includes admission, food, drinks and parking)

The Los Angeles Video Project is a community outreach multimedia program that celebrates and enlists LA’s remarkable pool of filmmakers. By engaging these creative members of the Los Angeles community to act and serve as Ambassadors of LA, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), along with the support of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, City of Los Angeles, LA City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, 21st Century Fox, KTLA, SAG-AFTRA, FilmLA, Sony Pictures Entertainment, HFPA, Alternative Camera Rentals, LA City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, Cinelease and DreamWorks are able to share what these artists call their LA; an insider perspective into this diverse, cosmopolitan city and its neighborhoods.

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Join us for the BUDART FESTIVAL – a six day celebration of the beauty, richness, and significance of the world of creativity and meditation. The festival features an international exhibition of meditative artworks and a dynamic series of educational, enlightening, and entertaining activities.

The festival brings together practitioners of different schools of Buddhism, who express their meditative experience in paintings, sculptures, music and other forms of art. Each of the artists has his or her own story, but what they share in common is their wish to distill the very essence of their meditative practice and show it in a contemporary form.

The Budart Festival will take place at the premises of the University of the West, 1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, on September 16-21, 2017.

Come and see:
• Over 50 paintings and sculptures by emerging and established meditative artists from all over the globe
• Remarkable installations, including the Wheel of Life installation based on the ancient Buddhist iconographic
• “Art of Hope” series of paintings created by female artists from a Mexican prison, who practice meditation

Take part in:
• Art and meditation workshops by participating artists
• World music concerts
• Meditations workshops by lay and monastic representatives of different schools of Buddhism
• Lectures by distinguished scholars, monks, and meditative artists on how to apply the principles Dhamma to live a more fulfilling and happy life

Your favorite psychedelic Japanese alt-funk band, OTONANA TRIO play for a night of Sake Bombs and party funk in Hollywood. The band has developed a loyal following as a must-see live act, with fresh craziness each time they return from Tokyo. Lead singer/guitarist/founder Kentaro, bassist Kaz, and drummer Hikari spike the fun with superior musicianship and chant-worthy songs.

Ireland-based music summit & festival expands youbloomLA 2017, presenting keynote speaker Andy Gould and new partnerships with The Hi-Hat, Highland Park Bowl, and Los Angeles College of Music (LACM).

(LOS ANGELES, CA) – Now in its fourth year, youbloomLA returns to Los Angeles on September 21-23, 2017 with a 2-day summit for independent musicians and 3-day music festival. Andy Gould, legendary music veteran, will be the keynote speaker at the summit, and Malak, Blaxmyth, Mike Schiavo, Shae Altered, Leather Tramp will be headlining the music festival.

“We are thrilled to present Andy Gould in our fourth year expansion,” says Phil Harrington, youbloom founder. “Gould has managed artists like Rob Zombie, Pantera, Linkin Park, and youbloomLA is one of his only speaking engagements in 2017. Gould will be sharing his prolific music publishing experiences and his life in music.”

Targeted to music executives, musicians, and students, the youbloomLA summit features an intense two days of music industry networking, panels, and masterclasses on September 22-23. Some standout sessions include “Live Production and Touring,” a “Sync or Swim” panel on placing music into tv and film, and a “Follow the Money” panel on how to track money from Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, etc. This year, the music summit will be held at the prestigious Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) in Pasadena.

In addition to the summit, youbloomLA also includes a 3-day music festival on September 21-23 where there will be nightly showcases from more than 90 of the best music acts from Los Angeles and around the world. From the black heavy metal band Balxmyth to “The Voice” finalist Mike Schiavo, youbloomLA will present dynamic and diverse talent. Performances will be held at 6 venues in the Highland Park area, including the three new headlining venues The Hi- Hat, Highland Park Bowl and Offbeat Bar.

LACM is youbloomLA’s lead partner. Music Connection is media partner with other partners including The Recording Academy, Musicians Institute, ASCAP, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Garnish Music Production School and LA Sound Rentals.

About youbloom
youbloom is a community of artists, industry and music lovers dedicated to helping independent emerging artists (multi-genre) to grow their audience and lifetime sustainability. youbloom’s solution is summarized through our mantra, “Learn, Connect, Play”. Formed in Dublin in 2013,

youbloom expanded into Los Angeles in 2014 and has additional opportunities connecting fans, artists and hosts in development.

youbloom was created and is supported by musicians and industry experts including Bob Geldof, Rupert Hine (Renowned Music Producer), Mike Bone (Music Industry Veteran) and Phil Harrington (Entrepreneur, Musician, and Founder of youbloom).

About Los Angeles College of Music
Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) prepares students to be leaders in music and offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees and Diploma programs in Music Performance, Music Production, Songwriting, Composing for Visual Media and Music Business. Located in the heart of the music and entertainment industries, the faculty is comprised of current leading music professionals with a passion for inspiring the next generation.

Want to turn you on to a show in Cypress Park, LA. It’s from Tokyo’s OTONANA TRIO, coming to LA for their 5th full US Tour. The show is on September 27, 2017 at 9:00pm. Come say hello, it will be a BLAST. These guys put on a great show.

You’re invited to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) with presenting partners NALIP and SAG-AFTRA on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 for the annual NFMLA Film Festival InFocus: Latino & Hispanic Cinema event. The entire day of programming takes place at the Hollywood home of the Academy, The Mary Pickford Center’s Linwood Dunn Theater, and is part of the Academy’s participation in Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.

The festival presents an incredible lineup of local and international films by world-class emerging filmmakers from the United States, Cuba, Spain, Peru, Guatemala, Venezuela and Mexico. Opening the three program event is a shorts program with stories that range from a young woman struggling with her identity on the verge of adulthood, a voiceless man given the chance to be heard, and a winner of the American Visa Lottery having to choose between individual opportunities and abandoning her family.

Next up is a second shorts program, showcasing an equally diverse collection of narratives. From a comedy about a loyal mother attempting to grant her son’s birthday wish of a Donald Trump piñata, to a hard-hitting drama about an Indigenous Californian woman trying to survive after being emancipated from a Los Angeles mission where she was raised.

Closing the night in the third program is the US premiere of the feature documentary, “Frágil Equilibrio (Delicate Balance),” which has screened to great success at major European festivals. Experience three contradicting stories, in three completely different places in the world, collide.
NFMLA and AMPAS have formed industry-wide alliances and partnerships to support this initiative. A keynote speech will be delivered by Kevin de León, President Pro Tem of the California State Senate, and the Q&A’s will be hosted by Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) President Claudia Puig. This event will also serve as a launch for a new year-long partnership with Norwegian Air. The airline is joining NFMLA as the Exclusive Airline Partner and in celebration of international storytelling, will be flying in select global filmmakers to Los Angeles for NFMLA’s monthly festivals.

Doors will open to the public at 4pm with the event concluding at 11:30pm. There will be pre-screening receptions before each program where attendees can sip cocktails and mingle with industry professionals and festival selected filmmakers in the lounge. Q&A sessions with the filmmakers will follow each program.

Tickets are available for $5 per program advanced purchase / $7 per program at the door and $15 all-night access passes which provide access to all three film programs with open bar throughout the entire event. The NFMLA Film Festival is presented throughout the year with support from Executive Circle Sponsor FilmLA. For additional program details, please visit the NFMLA website at https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/event/monthly-film-festival-september-16th-2017/

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Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) on Saturday, August 26th in celebrating independent cinema! The first program of the evening highlights 7 remarkable short films from emerging filmmakers. Their unique voices provide a wide range of narratives and genres, from a comedy about a small-time con artist forced to babysit his neighbor’s little brother, a music video about societal integration after incarceration, and a riveting drama about redemption in the face of overwhelming darkness. The second program, in partnership with the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD), showcases 5 intriguing films from some of the immensely talented female filmmakers.

In the third and final program of the evening, NFMLA presents an installment of InFocus: Youth Cinema. This marks the LA PREMIERE for the feature comedy “How to Get Girls.” From comedic masterminds Omri Dorani and Zach Fox and starring a stellar cast of recognizable comedic talents, this raunchy comedy tells the story of an awkward high schooler taking advantage of his childhood best friend’s newly developed good looks in order to get girls.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over cocktails in the Filmmaker Lounge at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar.

Singer-songwriter JP Saxe has scheduled a Los Angeles residency with Hotel Cafe for the entire month of August. Every Monday JP is performing his repertoire of alt-R&B songs with special guests. This will also be the first residency that Hotel Cafe has ever organized.

Each week JP Saxe will be featuring special guests during his set. Also appearing at Hotel Cafe during his residency are Loren North, Jesse Thomas, Rotana, and Hayley Penner.

JP Saxe most recently supported Jacob Banks on his Los Angeles and New York dates after releasing his debut single “Changed.” After four years of working as a songwriter with artists such as Foxes, Snoh Aalegra, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and Jacob Banks, JP has begun exploring his new ground as an original artist. “Changed” received strong support from Ones To Watch, We Found New Music, and Spotify, where the song went viral on the US, Canada, and Global Charts. The single continues to thrive on playlists such as Alternative R&B, Chill Vibes, and New Indie Mix as JP plans to release new music throughout the summer.

Catch JP Saxe at Hotel Cafe at 9PM on the below dates:

Monday August 7th
Monday August 14th
Monday August 21st
Monday August 28th

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Los Angeles, CA – Small Green Door is pleased to announce “It Happened” – large scale visual installations, interactive digital experiences, and live figure paintings from Los Angeles artists Ginger Jarvis and Elaine Cheung. The work is accompanied by live experimental music from Tim Lacatena and Spirit Center. Visitors to the gallery space will explore movement and color in a wide variety of forms in a unique industrial setting as Jarvis and Cheung transform live music into visual expression, inviting the audience to interact with and influence the creation process. Taking guidance from “The Happenings” of the late 1960’s, It Happened explores what performance art can look like as a response to the electronic sounds that typify the current digital age. Where Ginger’s painterly works focus on the expression of emotion and form through color, Elaine’s digital installations immerse viewers into alternate visual realities, challenging visitors to explore color and movement in both tangible and intangible ways.

It Happened will be on exhibit from July 8th to August 1st. An artist’s reception, where live creation will occur, will be held on July 8th from 8:00 to 12:00 pm. All are welcome, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. Small Green Door is located at 2075 South Atlantic Blvd. in the city of Commerce, CA – 15 minutes south of Downtown LA.

Ginger Jarvis is a Toronto born grapheme-color synesthete whose unique perception of color guides her work. She uses dance, acrylic painting, and illustration to express an emotional relationship with color. Ginger has shown and created work live in Toronto and Los Angeles. It Happened is the debut of paintings to be featured at an exhibition in Paris later this year. She will be performing live painting of acrylic on canvas at the opening of It Happened.

Elaine Cheung is an LA native who explores themes relating to our embodiment of tech, future systems, and experiential interactions. As a Chinese-American, she bridges ideologies from Eastern and Western perspectives and practices. Her most recent work explores the nature of consciousness through wearable technologies. Her work has been exhibited in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Moscow.

Tim Lacatena is an Alaskan born musician who uses Ableton Live to mix analog synths, drum machines, samples, guitar, saxophone, and vocal tracks. While he has performed across the country and internationally with the band Soulcirque, It Happened will be the Los Angeles debut of his original solo works.

Spirit Center is a Los Angeles based DJ and Producer who combines original and edited music with Ableton Live, Traktor, and controllerism to create his experimental Liquid Drum and Bass performance. It Happened will signify the culmination and evolution over the years of producing and performing at a variety of events between Los Angeles, San Diego, and Burning Man.
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Small Green Door is an interactive design and product photography studio in east Los Angeles offering gallery and event space to promote and incubate artistic talent. Small Green Door celebrates diversity and community through history, education and the arts.
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Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) on Saturday, July 22nd for an exciting evening of independent cinema. This month the festival is hosting Lexus Short Films (LSF) in partnership with The Weinstein Company. LSF is an initiative that supports up-and-coming filmmakers by creating an opportunity for them explore the art of filmmaking using all the latest technology and guided by renowned industry experts. NFMLA will be showing three short films created as part of the LSF 2016 edition.

For Season 4 of LSF, the esteemed filmmaker selection committee is comprised of Oscar nominee, writer and actor Taylor Sheridan (HELL OR HIGH WATER, SICARIO, SONS OF ANARCHY) alongside key executives of The Weinstein Company and Lexus. Joey Horvitz with The Weinstein Company will return to produce this year’s series of films, and is joining NFMLA on July 22nd to connect with festival attendees and filmmakers interested in participating in the program.

NFMLA will also be host to Wrapal, a new location scouting service, and ScreenCraft’s The Script Lab Summit, which is an educational event for the entire global screenwriting community.

This month’s festival programming begins with a collection of short films from a emerging filmmakers. From stories of a professional bank robber stealing someone’s heart, to a young father torn between the miracle of child birth, and the miracle of Ireland reaching the World Cup Quarter Finals, this shorts program spotlights a wide range of original narratives.

In the second film program, NFMLA presents another installment of the InFocus Series, “Military Veterans and the Effects of War.” Featured in this program is an honest meditation on the tragic 2015 terrorist attack in Paris, a provocative take on the effects of PTSD, and a futuristic story, set in 2064, about a grandfather forced to tell his grandson about his service in the third world war. This eccentric program highlights international cinema from France, Lebanon, and Romania.

To close out the night, viewers are invited to glimpse into the worlds of a young Chinese girl living in Los Angeles, the sometimes overwhelming demands of a promised commitment to a loved one, and a seemingly defenseless woman, after being savagely attacked by a group of vicious men, revealing her clever strength that lies far beneath the surface.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the selected festival filmmakers, industry professionals and film lovers with a full bar in the Filmmaker Lounge at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Tanna Frederick and Robert Standley, and directed by Carl Weathers, will open July 1 at the Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica.

Carl Weathers was famous first as an NFL player with the Oakland Raiders, then as an actor for his iconic movie roles (Apollo Creed, Action Jackson), and his roles as a regular on several TV series (Chicago Justice, Brothers, In the Heat of the Night, Street Justice), and as a television director (Always Night, For the People, Sheena, Strong Medicine, Silk Stalkings). He is set to direct John Patrick Shanley’s unlikely romance Danny and the Deep Blue Sea in The Rainbow Theatre Company production at Edgemar Center.

The setting is a rundown bar in the Bronx, where two of society’s rejects, Danny and Roberta, strike up a halting conversation over their beer. He is a brooding, self-loathing young man who resorts more to violence than reason; she is a divorced, guilt-ridden young woman whose troubled teenage son is now being cared for by her parents. Danny, whose fellow truck drivers call him “the animal”, seems incapable of tender emotion, while Roberta, who is still haunted by the memory of an ugly sexual incident involving her father, is distrustful of men in general. And yet, as their initial reserve begins to melt, and they decide to spend the night together, the possibility of a genuine and meaningful relationship begins to emerge—the first for both of them.

Tanna Frederick and Robert Standley are becoming the Hepburn and Tracy of local stages, having also appeared together previously in The Rainmaker (L.A. Times Critic’s Choice) and Jack & Jill. They also appear in the 2016 feature film Ovation. Ms. Frederick’s stage credits also include Always…But Not Forever, Sylvia, A Safe Place, Dutchman, and more. Known as a queen of indie films, her screen credits include Train to Zakopané, Just 45 Minutes From Broadway, Queen of the Lot, Irene in Time, The M Word, Hollywood Dreams and more.

Robert Standley won an Ovation Award for his performance in Barbarians and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his roles in A Streetcar Named Desire and Picnic. Other stage turns include Post Office (at the Kirk Douglas) and national tours of Cotton Patch Gospel, According to Coyote, and The Rainmaker. He’s familiar to televison audiences from stints on Invasion, Melrose Place, Breaking Through and All My Children.

A review for a production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea said, “The play is the equivalent of sitting at ringside watching a prize fight that concludes in a loving embrace.’’- The New York Times.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea was written by John Patrick Shanley. The author of forty-one plays, he won the Tony ® Award for Doubt, received a Tony nomination for Outside Mullingar, and won the Oscar® for his screenplay for Moonstruck. His other plays include the dreamer examines his pillow, Psycopathia Sexualis, Beggars in a House of Plenty, Italian American Reconciliation, Where’s My Money?, Four Dogs and a Bone, and many more. The play is being produced by The Rainbow Theatre Company.

The Edgemar Center for the Arts is located at 2437 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405. Parking is available in an adjacent lot (fee charged). There is also metered street parking and a nearby metered municipal lot.

The play runs through September 10, 2017. Performances are Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 4:00 pm (dark August 12-13).

Admission is $25; students and seniors are $20.

Reservations can be made by calling (310) 392-7327 or online ticketing is available at http://bit.ly/2qCaHej.

Pop Collective Why Don’t We is hitting the road for their headlining 19 city U.S “Something Different” Tour. They will be performing in Los Angeles on August 5th, 2017 at The Roxy Theatre. Their new “Why Don’t We Just” EP is available on iTunes and Spotify now!

The Valley Block Party is looking for all upcoming artists, dancers, singers, comdiens, MC’s, DJ’s, fashion designers and vendors of all sorts. We will have spots available for presentation and help you advertise your business.Reserve your spot ASAP!!! Live performances, fashion show and much more. Seeking Vendors for the following services: -clothing boutiques/designers -food -art/ crafts. Seeking Artists for the following: -hip hop artists -singers -DJ’s -dancers -entertainers/comics/MC. If you are looking to grow your business in actively participating in our event please contact us for more details/ information- valleyblockparty@gmail.com

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles is proud to present another month of incredible independent film talent. Join us on Saturday, June 24th, as we start the night with an eccentric film program. We are screening five short films that cover a wide range of narratives from a lonely girl trying to find her voice in the world to a 100-year-old woman rebelling against her aging daughter’s demands.

Our next program of the night presents the 1st of 2 InFocus: LGBTQ Cinema Film Programs. This shorts program focuses on stories of love, connection and reconciliation by both local filmmakers and international talents from China and Brazil.

Closing the evening is the second LGBTQ shorts program that revolves around conflicts of identity, community and family. This program’s stories include a serial killer on the hunt for love, millennials who decide to get their lives together after one last night of debauchery and four misfits who make the world their stage.

These 2 shorts programs illuminate a wide range of the LGBTQ experience, contrasting with the common one-dimensional portrayals of LGBTQ characters. These emerging directors give more representation to the LGBTQ community by humanizing their characters and relating them to their audiences.

Throughout the event, attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers with an open bar at the filmmakers’ lounge adjacent to the private entry of the South Park Center’s 500 seat theater in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar.

On May 21, join Los Angeles’ most prestigious artists in giving back to Venice Family Clinic.

Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auctions’ signature Silent Art Auction showcases the leading names in contemporary art and the next generation of talent. Every bid helps support our mission to provide quality primary health care to people in need.

On the same day, guests can embark on our unique Artist Studio Tours to meet local artists and get a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Back at Google’s Venice headquarters, attendees will enjoy live music, live art exhibitions, and a community celebration including artisan booths, an Imagination Station for kids and gourmet food.

Open Shows presents a night of emerging sights, sounds, crafts, and experimentations featuring emerging L.A.-based visual and musical artists! Kick back at the Alex Theatre for a one-night exhibition featuring headliner Mndsgn, Sudan Archives, and Cat500.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer)
A one-night-exhibition hosting artists and their projectors. Apply to project your art onto the Alex Theatre!
BYOB is a project by Rafaël Rozendaal and curated by Y_NIS (www.y-nis.com)

An immersive burlesque experience, “High Fidelity” is a night of burlesque that operates like a living, breathing mixtape given to you by a variety of fascinating artists. Take a trip through glamorous, sexy, classic, unique, clever and dreamy burlesque. Featuring award winning burlesque performers, each dancer plays a part in this collaborative mixtape–an audiovisual ode to the art of the tease. Art, burlesque and music fandom joyously collide in this special event.
more info at : hifisplendor.bpt.me

Los Angeles, CA: The Rap Contest returns to Los Angeles on May 23, 2017 and announces the series’ weekly event, every Tuesday at the Airliner, LA. The Rap Contest is an original song competition series started in 2010 by Sellassie and Inhouse Talent. The event is a platform for independent artists and has showcased some of the top local artists you don’t know yet. The Rap Contest has visited 20 cities from coast to coast including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berkeley, Chicago, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Orlando & Seattle.

The Rap Contest, originally called 2Racks Rap Contest, is a fast-paced song competition for upcoming hip-hop artists to showcase original material, perform live and compete for a cash prize. The series is innovative, trendsetting, and authentic and is consistently packing clubs for new music. The Rap Contest number one objective is to provide a home for independent hip-hop. The Rap Contest is building a genuine network of artist-entrepreneurs, encourages artists to listen to each other’s music and provides a priceless opportunity; a platform to be seen and heard in front of new audiences. The Rap Contest has produced 99 successful shows in its first six years and has awarded over $87,000 in cash prizes. Partnered with several local and regional promo companies, radio stations, studios and organizations, The Rap Contest has booked over 1500 talented and emerging hip hop artists from across the country that have performed in front of industry professional and celebrity judges ranging from music supervisors, radio station music directors, on-air personalities, producers and artists. The Rap Contest is independent hip-hop, it invests in artists on the rise and respects and contributes to the culture of hip-hop.

About Sellassie:http://www.sellassiefrisco.com
The Rap Contest creator, host and producer Sellassie, is the world’s first higherground hip-hop artist; he is a social justice activist, entrepreneur, event producer and pioneer. He has carved his niche as a leading progressive voice in hip-hop and as a force in bringing independent artists together. With an acclaimed and award-winning debut release, I’m Tryin’ to Make a Livin’ Not a Killin’, this trendsetting emcee has garnered a street level buzz with a fresh perspective. Sellassie is proof that there are young black artists that can make music that is creative, street, positive and smart. He stands firm to his message, has a charismatic presence and is evidence that not every rapper raps negatively, glorifying drugs, guns, money or their ego. He is also the creator, producer and host of the Independent Artist Series, The Rap Contest, We All We Got and Undiscovered Tour. Producing over 200 shows on the calendar in the last seven years in over 20 cities nationwide, the series have distinguished themselves as premier outlets for independent artists. He is also working with many social, political and youth based initiatives, and is a contributor to various special projects including the film, It Doesn’t Cost Nothin’ to Dream. Sellassie is grounded; a confident and refreshing emcee in an industry plagued with commercialism, materialism, negativity and drama. Sellassie utilizes his music and events as a vehicle for social change and inspiration, and he regularly states that he “wants to be in the history books, not the pop charts.”

Hosted at the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles, the 2017 Best of NFMLA Awards will be as special one as it marks NFMLA’s 10 Year Anniversary! The evening with feature a VIP cocktail reception, hor d’oeuvres, and live entertainment.

NFMLA is a leader in showcasing up and coming independent filmmaking talent through our Monthly Film Festival series, and fostering Los Angeles’s filmmaking community through programs and partnerships. NFMLA is a nonprofit arts organization with locations in Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles.

On May 13th, 2017 NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a special installment of the InFocus series, InFocus: Asian Cinema. The first program in the evening line-up features 6 short films from emerging Asian filmmakers, both local and international. These voices bring us tales ranging from a family affected by nuclear warfare to a pair of stoners seeking to make their name in Hollywood. This Asian film spotlight promises to take attendees on a comedic, tragic and even nostalgic ride.

The second program celebrates the US Premier of the Japanese feature film “Where Florence Sleeps.” From the brother duo of Katsuto and Kenji Kobayashi, experience a dramatic tale of sabotage, kidnapping and ransom.
The evening film program closes with the LA Premier of “Looking for Jackalope,” Karl Shefelman’s feature length directorial debut.

Throughout the event attendees will have opportunities to mingle with the filmmakers, industry supporters and film lovers over cocktails and beats at the filmmakers’ lounge adjacent to the private entry of the South Park Center’s 500 seat theater in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar.

LURE Nightclub has been spicing up the LA nightlife scene. Superstar DJs and high profile weekend parties draw a ready to party, chic crowd. Hip-Hop superstar artist Fetty Wap performs LIT Saturdays along w/ Mike Danger on April 1st at LURE Nightclub. Doors 10pm to 2am. To RSVP, call/text +1 (310) 749-9029. The VIPs are flocking to LURE on Saturday nights. The club is amazing, with VIP table service that is unlike any other, filled with sexy ladies and Celebs.

Hello Losanjealous readers! You are invited to attend the March 30th Los Angeles premiere of the cutting-edge new play, “Humilious”, from acclaimed writer/director, Robert Catalusci. The mind-bending story of “Humilious” is designed to transport audiences into a different reality – the twilight of human destruction. The action takes place on the war torn steps of Los Angeles City Hall, as otherworldly entities begin to emerge and intervene in the midst of unintended death. This thought-provoking story challenges the way we perceive the afterlife and evokes haunting elements of sci-fi that will stick with you and make you question what comes next.

THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’
A Night of Angelino Original Protest Songs
Hotel Café, Sunday, April 2, 8-10pm, $15

With the dawning of a new political reality, suddenly the air is rife with the spirit of protest. And along with the spirit inevitably comes… the songs. An inspired outpouring of political music and art is ripping through the US in a way not experienced since the heyday of Pete Seeger, Odetta, Phil Ochs and a young Bob Dylan. And Los Angeles is one of the many ground zeroes.

To celebrate our city’s contribution to this creative explosion, Country Music maverick Grant Langston will host a night of new, original protest songs from over twenty Los Angeles songwriters at Hotel Café on Sunday, April 2, with all profits to benefit The National Immigration Law Center (www.nilc.org/).

Artists as diverse as Ghanaian reggae star and Grammy-nominee Rocky Dawuni, indie siren Maria Taylor, and Americana legend Tony Gilkyson will perform new original protest songs, custom made for this historic moment.

“Historically music has had a powerful role to play during times of political and social duress,” says Grant. “It’s unique in its ability to inspire, sooth, satirize and propel action. So it seems natural to me that in our current state of affairs the music community has an opportunity and a responsibility to make itself heard. I’m hoping this show can be the catalyst to create more social art while raising money for a worthwhile cause.”

Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants.

“The times they are a-changing’” sang Bob Dylan in 1964. And so they are again. Come celebrate the musical signs-of-the-times – the wit, insight, anger, and spirit – on Sunday, April 2, from 8-10pm at Hotel Café, (1623 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) Admission $15.

The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival empowers women artists to engage and inspire communities through the production of multidisciplinary solo performances and education outreach. The Annual Festival honors the achievement of extraordinary women in theatre. The Integrity Award is presented to an artist or individual who has brought credibility and dignity to her work.

Cavallari has worked on more than 50 film scores as performer, arranger, conductor or composer. She has composed for the L.A. Kings; has worked on 25 television shows; 16 stage musicals; and written hundreds of songs, jingles and assorted musical offerings.

In a world dominated by men, Cavallari’s critically acclaimed musicals have played at such theaters as The Mark Taper Forum, The York (NYC) Barrington Stage, 5th Avenue Playhouse (Seattle), The Ordway (St. Paul), The Under the Stars (Houston) and Living Arts Centre (Toronto).

Cavallari has won three ASCAP Awards, a BMI Award, two IRNE Awards, two Cynopsis Media Award, two Telly Awards, a FAHF Humanitarian Award, a Yip Harburg Award, a Founders Day Award, a Vollenberg Grant and has two platinum albums.

She recently launched The Talk Foundation Project, where she records the thoughts and observations of children with life-threatening and chronic diseases. She also faces the challenges of raising a twelve-year old daughter with juvenile arthritis.

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre is located at 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90027. Please visit the following website for further information and tickets: http://www.lawtf.org/

Fresh, unique, innovative, and most definitely eclectic, Fearless BND is the sound of what happens when young, creative believers are asked to get personal and dig deep into themselves and collaborate. The stories behind the songs of Fearless BND reflect a several members of a church in downtown Los Angeles, called Fearless La. It’s not born of glitz and glam or achieving acclaim in a city full of stars, but born out of walking through things that people go through on a daily basis. We’re seeing so many people getting being positively impacted by these songs, and we want to have the opportunity for others to hear as well.

We are so excited to announce that the full length album, “We Are Fearless,” will be releasing Feb 24th, 2017! Many have been following our journey the last 12 months as we’ve been releasing one song a month. It has been incredible sharing these songs with everyone and receiving all the positive feedback about how it is effecting people. This full album, “We Are Fearless,” is the compilation of those singles, along with 3 brand new tracks. We can’t wait for you to hear it!

Seven-time Billboard charting Margo Rey will grace the stage at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill on March 26th. Margo Rey is a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and co- founder of the L.A. based independent record label, Organica Music Group which bears the same name as her self-defined musical genre, Organica. The genre can be explained as an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals. Margo continues to deliver her array of vibrant and sultry singing talents that easily compliment her gentle and uplifting melodies. Margo is known to combine a variety of organic sounds and pour every bit of emotion into each song she creates. Her alternative pop singles have captured a worldwide audience with her enduring, socially conscious lyrics and her unforgettable, groove oriented musical arrangements.

Want to turn you on to a concert happening in Los Angeles, around the Echo Park area. It is a Japanese rock band from Tokyo performing at Lot 1 Cafe (1533 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026)on March 11, 2017. Come say hello, it will be a BLAST. always is!

Seven-time Billboard charting Margo Rey will grace the stage at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill on February 15. Margo Rey is a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and co- founder of the L.A. based independent record label, Organica Music Group which bears the same name as her self-defined musical genre, Organica. The genre can be explained as an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals. Margo continues to deliver her array of vibrant and sultry singing talents that easily compliment her gentle and uplifting melodies. Margo is known to combine a variety of organic sounds and pour every bit of emotion into each song she creates. Her alternative pop singles have captured a worldwide audience with her enduring, socially conscious lyrics and her unforgettable, groove oriented musical arrangements.

Come spend an afternoon with some of Los Angeles’ top experts in the fields of love, passion, and romance. There will of course be live entertainment, healthy food and much more!

We’ll provide the experts, healthy food including vegan, drinks, entertainment, socializing, a few love-related vendors and some great information on loving yourself and others so don’t miss this important event.

Celebrity match- maker and author of, ‘Why Married Men Cheat’, Danielle Metcalf, known as “Ms Hitch,” introduces her Mental Toughness technique as a ‘must know’ approach to love.

Who doesn’t want more romance?!!! Barry Selby is the author of “Rules Of Romance, 50 Ways To Love Your Lover.” This passion consultant is the go-to guy for building amazing and authentic relationships.

Vibrant Singer, Actress, Inspirational Speaker, Jacqueline Oya Thomas, M.A. penned a practical self-love guide called the “5 Star Points for Success” which is designed to help anyone with a creative dream, live an exceptional life grounded in the five core components of self: MIND; BODY; SPIRIT; EMOTIONS, and ENVIRONMENT.

Whatever your relationship status, you will be empowered to have the best 2017 ever!

Sunday, February 12th from 3 to 6 pm at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center.

This is a donation-based event but we are suggesting at least $5.00 which will go to covering event production costs. Email letsbewhole@gmail.com or call (877) 594-1292 for additional info.

In honor of Black History Month, NFMLA presents ‘InFocus: Black Cinema’ to open up this month’s festival screening. The program consists of films that cover a range of stories and cultures seeking to underscore the importance of films that have starred, filmed, directed, or been produced by the black community. We have two comedies of how far one goes to break the walls between color in the name of love, a witty comment on stereotyping, a beautifully captured character study of a youth from the streets, training his way to the olympics, and a historical snapshot of an economically challenged community in Detroit transformed though the modernist architecture of Mies Van Der Rohe.

Next we have 2 programs of short films, many premiering for the first time in Los Angeles including character driven films from Italy and Lithuania, a Hungarian produced thriller and a glimpse of mother struggling with her cancer in modern day Iran. And from the U.S., a modern day pulp flick set in the desert, a satire of a clever homeless man, and a documentary of a female acapella quartet out of Cuba.

Closing the evening, we have the West Coast Premier of ‘Homestate’, a tender experiment of real life and fiction following Blaise Miller in a refined performance as the lead character on a path of redefining himself despite the lack of faith from his family.

In between programs, meet and mingle with the filmmakers and industry supporters over cocktails and sounds at the filmmakers’ lounge inside the private entry to the 500 seat theater of the South Park Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar.

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) presents three programs of Canadian short films, co-hosted by the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles and Telefilm Canada and sponsored by Seneca College. Community Collaborators include the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Writers Guild of Canada, UBCP / ACTRA and more.

The films represent a mix of drama, comedy, thriller, horror, new media and documentary, and include alumni from TIFF 2017, award winners from top-tier festivals, and first time filmmakers alike.

The first program of the evening presents a mix of existentialism and comedy, with stories that explore the self and our connection with others (or lack thereof).

The next program prominently features family relationships and looking at the world through new eyes, either through those of a child or through those of someone whose life has been indelibly changed.

The final program of the night gets our adrenaline up, with action, laughter and music, while also challenging us to tackle difficult issues.

Tickets are only $5 for single film programs and $15 for all films with open bar for 7+ hours! Get them now before it is too late!

Seven-time Billboard charting Margo Rey will grace the stage at Vibrato Jazz Grill on December 14. Margo Rey is a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and co- founder of the L.A. based independent record label, Organica Music Group which bears the same name as her self-defined musical genre, Organica. The genre can be explained as an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals. Margo continues to deliver her array of vibrant and sultry singing talents that easily compliment her gentle and uplifting melodies. Margo is known to combine a variety of organic sounds and pour every bit of emotion into each song she creates. Her alternative pop singles have captured a worldwide audience with her enduring, socially conscious lyrics and her unforgettable, groove oriented musical arrangements.

Musician/author Kristin Hersh, best known for her influential rock band Throwing Muses and her recent memoir on the late songwriter Vic Chesnutt, will release “Wyatt At The Coyote Palace,” a book/double CD on November 11th.

Five years ago, actor Tanna Frederick scored a personal triumph in productions of Sylvia at Sierra Madre Playhouse and Edgemar Center for the Arts. Now she returns to the title role, not only starring in but also directing the new production.

In this 1995 comedy by A.R. Gurney (Love Letters, The Dining Room), Greg and Kate are empty-nesters in the big city. On a walk in the park, Greg is adopted by Sylvia, a bouncy, frisky poodle mix. But Kate comes to feel that she is losing Greg to his adoring new best friend who just loves to be petted, scratched, and talked to. This imaginative twist on Greg’s midlife crisis leads to lots of laughs and some thoughtful insights into the nature of love, marriage, jealousy, and dogs.

In addition to Ms. Frederick, the cast also includes Steve Howard (also from the 2011 productions) as Greg, Beege Barkette (Babylon 5, The Fabulous Baker Boys) as Kate, and Matthew Marcy (TMI Hollywood) as three other characters.

Tanna Frederick is perhaps best known as a queen of independent film. Fresh off her career-best (so far) film reviews for Ovation, she has also appeared in The M Word, Irene in Time, Just 45 Minutes From Broadway, Queen of the Lot Hollywood Dreams, The Bandit Hound and more. Her stage credits include The Rainmaker (L.A. Times Critics Choice), Jack & Jill, Always…But Not Forever, Toussaint: For the Love of Freedom, Train to Zakopané, Dutchman ,A Safe Place, and more. She is also active in philanthropic endeavors, co-founding Project Save Our Surf and founding the Iowa Independent Film Festival, now in its tenth year.

« More fun than a barrel of puppies, Tanna Frederick is nothing short of terrific. »—ReviewPlays.com

« Tanna Frederick is truly brilliant as Sylvia. She embodies the fun-loving, childlike spirit of the dog.”— Huffington Post

“Tanna Frederick is so funny and delightful as Sylvia. She really makes this a hysterically funny evening of theater.”— American Radio Network

The Odd Market at the Autry is truly spectacular. The property is on 2 and a half acres in heart of Griffith Park. There’s a ton of parking or you could even ride your horse in, seriously. Admission is only $2 and kids under 12 are Free. Free Parking! Located directly across from the L.A. Zoo. And we’ll be offering special promos for those of you who have never been in the Autry Museum. Full Bar too! Gourmet Food Trucks. Live Music & Guest DJ’s, Full Bar, Picnic Area and Kids Area. Free Parking. $2 Admission.

Performing with his Sextet for the first time in the
City of Los Angeles

Friday, October 21, 2016, 8 p.m., Wilshire Ebell Theatre

José Fernández Torres, better known as Tomatito, is a living legend and one of today’s most-admired flamenco guitarists. Known for his mastery of traditional rhythms, his classic work with singer Camarón del la Isla, and his pioneering efforts in establishing Nuevo flamenco by augmenting traditional flamenco with music influenced by classical, jazz, blues, rock, pop, bossa-nova, tango, and fado, makes his first City of Los Angeles appearance with his sextet on Friday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

Tomatito has presented his art the world over, from New York to Moscow, from the Middle East to Hong Kong. He has been hailed as one of the best guitarists in the world. An enormously charismatic musician, Tomatito is much loved both as an embodiment of Flamenco’s deep traditions and as a leader in contemporary developments in the art form. Tomatito has ensured the evolution of flamenco guitar, as well as securing his own place as the leading flamenco guitarist of his generation and one of the greatest flamenco guitarists of all time.

“Tomatito is the most eminent guitarist in flamenco. [He plays] with such clean intent that it was possible fo you to feel the energy and gesture and contrast in those individual notes and phrases as if you were playing them yourself.” (Ben Ratliff, New York Times)

Tomatito’s sextet includes José del Tomate, guitar; Piraña, percussion; Kiki Cortiñas and Morenito de Íllora, vocals; and José Maya, one of the most exciting flamenco dancers today. Maya is one of the most explosive dancers in Spain today, a powerful figure in flamenco’s new generation. He has collaborated with many of the most well-known flamenco artists including Farruquito, El Güito, Manolete, Estrella Morente, Gerardo Núñez and Diego El Cigala, and has opened for pop stars Marc Anthony, Beyoncé and Björk.

Flamenco has a long and complex history with ancient roots. It has been traced to the 15th-century arrival in Spain of Gypsies whose musical traditions blended with those of Christians, Arabs, and Jews to create unique forms, modes, and rhythms. In the late 19th century the music became popular in cafes throughout Spain.

Tomatito was born in Almería, southern Spain, surrounded by guitars. Since childhood he listenied to his father and grandfather, Miguel Tomate. He is the nephew of legendary Flamenco guitarist Miguel Niño. At age 12 he moved to the city of Malaga, where he started his career playing flamenco clubs like La Taberna Gitana. There he met Paco de Lucía and Camarón de la Isla. Gradually, his extraordinary powers drew attention from critics and fans. He began to play with great singers like Enrique Morente or La Susi, but his greatest pride is to have played with the legendary Camarón de la Isla for the last 18 years of his life.

Alongside Camarón, Tomatito recorded discs that are now essential references in the flamenco archive, such as “La Leyenda del Tiempo” and “Como el Agua.” In the latter, Tomatito accompanies with Paco de Lucía. After the death of Camarón, Tomatito began his career as a soloist, dazzling audiences with his exquisite sensitivity. His charismatic personality and a firm commitment to the development and dissemination of flamenco worldwide mean that Tomatito now enjoys the recognition he deserves, not only in the field of music but also in film, theater and art.

Tomatito has won a total of five Grammy Awards (one with Michel Camilo) and a Latin Grammy for his albums “Aguadulce” and “Soy Flamenco”. He has collaborated with many performers from around the world, such as Elton John and Frank Sinatra, and has influenced a whole generation of young guitarists. And on the occasions when he has ventured into other musical fields, such as jazz, has always remained true to his principles. His latest album, “Soy Flamenco”, presents an elegant and mature musician at the height of his art.

WHO: José Fernández Torres, better known as Tomatito, is a living legend and one of today’s most-admired flamenco guitarists. Known for his mastery of traditional rhythms, his classic work with singer Camarón del la Isla, and his pioneering efforts in establishing Nuevo flamenco by augmenting traditional flamenco with music influenced by classical, jazz, blues, rock, pop, bossa-nova, tango, and fado, makes his first City of Los Angeles appearance with his sextet.

Luminal reinvents the circus like never before. Starting with the idea of having a circus glow-in-the-dark, the Luminal team went to town. The show includes, of course, glow-in-the-dark performers, but also computer control light displays, glowing circus apparatus, and even lasers! The show will be presented in Le Studio near LAX.

Luminal is a journey through night. Follow a tinkering electrician as he tries to harness the power of light, and see for himself that the night is not always dark. Acts range from stilt performers, to juggling, to acrobatics, and aerial arts.

Luminal is brought together under the creative direction of Michael Murray. Graduate from the School of the Art Institute, Micheal has been in the performance art arena melding circus and visual arts for quite some time. His latest show includes talented performers from throughout Los Angeles, all performing to the original soundtrack composed by his brother, Kevin Murray.

“We jam packed so much visually into this show; from lasers, to LEDs, to backlights, to computer controlled lighting, but always at our core are really strong aerialist and acrobats. They are the foundation of every show we create.” Michael Murray, Creative Director

“When I’m balancing on a small stick and the glow of my juggling equipment is the only light in the whole theater, I can’t help but feel alive.” Nick Selvy, Juggler/Stilt Walker

Fiamma is the newest in the great dynasty of LA based electronic producers.
Mixing high energy classic rock with trap beats, wubs and a fuken fire guitar solo, TBH there is nothing else like this on the internet.

To the bodacious people of Losanjealous.com…I have a completed celebration article of the best, new band around, tropical Nasty that I would love to submit to you and ideally, publish on your site! Please let me know if you welcome submissions- especially thorough, descriptive ones- and I will gladly send it your way along with their sound links and videos. Thank you so much for your valuable time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

​Do you love grimey,offensive, taboo, heavy but honest punk music with an average song duration of approximately 2 mins?!

Then you’ll love Guttural Riot. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, GR consists of Alex “Sugar” Feuer and Michael “Gunther” Elliot. Together, they write heavy punk rock that is reviving the scene. Gunther handles all of the blistering musical duties, while Sugar sings in-your-face, honest vocals. All the recordings are performed and written by these 2 punks.

For their live show they are backed by their closed friends and very talented musicians:
Berserker Greg: Rhythm guitar
T “The Animal” Stone: Drums
Joey: Bass

Guttural Riot has just released “The Gary Ep”. We are looking for reviews, features,interviews, and any other form of exposure so we can get the ep out to the masses! The ep is out now on iTunes, Spotify, and other major digital distribution outlets, but you can stream it here:

youbloomLA Music Summit and Festival enters its third year showcasing local and international bands and music industry speakers.

September 29, 30, and October 1st across Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA: youbloom, an annual international music festival and conference, expands its reach for youbloomLA 2016 to include Downtown LA, Northeast LA, and Culver City.
Now in its third year, youbloomLA 2016 is excited to announce its bands and speakers. “No”, and “Mars and the Massacre” are two of the musical highlights this year. The conference organizers have managed to maintain the level of intimacy and integrity expected from a youbloom conference while growing their reach considerably. The panelists are top notch and the areas of expertise covered have widened, and youbloom will be presenting special sessions on live and touring, music licensing, digital marketing, and a special panel on “Women in Music”. Music conferences are often underrepresented on the Westside, and youbloomLA is thrilled to partner with Hamilton High School for the Arts for the conference segment and with Musicians Institute with a number of its artists showcasing.

This year’s keynote speakers are Liz Garo, talent buyer/event producer at Spaceland Productions (The Echo, Echoplex, Regent Theater and more) and Darrell Brown, songwriter, arranger with worldwide music sales of over 72 million units. There will be over 40 speakers from all areas of the industry, including Loretta Munoz (ASCAP), Brad Rains (Atlantic), Les Borsai (Gridhub), Taylor Kahan, (Crowdsurf), and Jeremy Hammond (Western Front).
The youbloom A&R Team has also curated over 80 bands from 6 countries as well as the US, including, Brazil, UK, Sweden and Ireland and includes genres such as hip hop, rock, reggae, folk, bluegrass, pop, Mediterranean and more.

Romantic Encounters, a monthly storytelling show hosted & curated by Melinda Hill (ADVENTURE TIME, RENO 911) and featuring celebrated humorists sharing their funniest love and sex stories, has its next installment on Monday, August 29th at 7pm at UCB Sunset.
The show shares its name with Hill’s popular, award-winning web series, that has garnered millions of views on multiple platforms and has been called “a female LOUIE.”

Rye-Li from Philadelphia blends original electronic music with some of his favorite producers’ tunes. His attempt to revive live electronic performance follows the acts of Odesza, Chet Faker, Porter Robinson and Disclosure. After years of playing in an alternative rock band, he is finally embarking on a solo tour. Rye-Li creates a unique electronic music environment with the use of a keyboard, a sampling percussion pad and a performance controller.

Hi,
My name is Carolina. I sing lead for The Sovereign Artist band. We play a new Soul Rock sound with high energy. Owe draw our influence from bands like Fishbone with a RATM like message and an Outkast flow.

We are performing live at The Mint located at 6010 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035. The show is on Friday, September 16th and our set starts at 11pm.

I would personally like to invite you all to come out that night. You may also look forward to performances by Alicia Blue, Tommy alexander, Ziptie, and The Buffalo Grass. The drinks are stong, the food is pretty good, and the music should be dope. Hope you can make it.

Los Angeles, CA: California folk-pop outfit Faultlines to drop sophomore EP Telephone Philosophies on August 19, 2016. The five song record is preceded by lead single “Wooden Bridges” released June 14. You can watch the youtube video at this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA6HU53ACYM

The 5 song EP was recorded and mixed between Jim Henson Studios Hollywood and in North Hollywood by Brazilian sound architect, Lineu Andrade. While Telephone Philosophies picks and strums in the sonic playground of country and folk, it lives comfortably in the 2016 world of Adele and Johnnyswim. Telephone Philosophies will be available August 19, 2016 on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and all digital stores.

Short bio:

Packing venues in the Southern California scene, this folk-pop trio is comprised of members Todd McCool, Ashley Morgan, and John Flanagan – each with a resume backing up major label artists as singers, players, and songwriters respectively. The combined synergistic effect has been described as an amazing and impressive breath of fresh air. Their lauded three-part harmonies are a metaphor for their work. With unique strengths these individuals are able to put their best cards on the table for a royal flush of a musical performance. In 2016, Faultlines opened up for a range of artists including Christina Perri and Easton Corbin, owing to their urban pop and roots country sound. Faultlines’ goal is simple: to play everywhere, all of the time, and of course, shake up the current state of commercial music.

Hi, I’m Taylor Briggs, and I’m a 17 year old songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles. My music is pop with alternative/electronic/rock influences. I’ve been playing guitar, bass, cello, and singing and playing in bands for almost ten years.

At 15 I received a scholarship on guitar to Berklee College of Music’s 5-Week Summer program, and then went back the next summer with a scholarship on vocals. I played all the instruments on the tracks and mixed the music too. I’m working with Nicholas Fournier to remix and master it all as well. I’ll be doing a showcase at the Troubadour this Fall to promote my music.

The cultural/educational benefit concert concert to preserve our local park and urban wildlife. it brings the local and artistic communities together to network and enjoy a world-class audio/visual experience.

Hope we can count on your support featuring and/or adding to your calendar. :)

Los Angeles, CA – July 29, 2016 – On September 25, renowned film composer Jacob Groth (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larsson) and the Danish Film Harmonics Orchestra will perform at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre as part of Nordic Noir LA: A Benefit Concert for Friends of Griffith Park. Viewers can also expect surprise celebrity guests and presentations that will soon be revealed.

Produced by Groth, a leader in composing scores for the crime fiction drama genre Nordic Noir, the concert will feature a unique experience that shares the best of Nordic culture with the Los Angeles community including delectable cuisine, captivating visual art, surprise live performances and more!

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. The Greek Theatre is located at 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA 90027. Regular admission tickets are available for $40 – $85 each and VIP tickets are available at $200 per pair. Our VIP guests will enjoy complimentary Nordic cuisine and beverages at a VIP reception.

Wildlife supporters, music fans and local residents are all invited to come and enjoy a spectacular night of culture, music, education and fun! The event is sponsored by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), National Wildlife Foundation, Danish Arts Council, KODA (Danish Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Living Out Loud Magazine, Musik Forlaegerne, DJBFA and ROSA (Musical-political organization that supports Danish music through grants from the Music Act) and The Greek theatre.

Join us for a tour of this unique Brentwood enclave as the modern past meets the present. Founded by musicians as a social living experiment in the 1940s, it is one of the only successful post WWII utopian communities to have existed. The mid-century modern homes were designed by A. Quincy Jones. This is a tour you won’t want to miss!

Who doesn’t like a nice pair of shoes?
The feel, the smell, and the look of how you first put them on. They can be the perfect tool for the perfect moment. High heels for a beautiful model. Construction boots for the construction workers daily grind. Basketball shoes to display the athletes arsenal of talent.

From high heels to Jordans to army boots, Sneaker Suites dives deep into the diverse and personal relationship street dancers have with the most highly-purchased fashion items in the world: sneakers. Fusing provocative poetry, hip hop choreography, childhood memories, and instrumental beats, Sneaker Suites unravels the iconic importance of sneakers through this multi-layered performance.

Sneakers represent empowerment and exploitation, and Sneaker Suites grapples with the contradictions of this symbolism with funk and style.

From Seattle to Wyoming, New York to Philadelphia, Antics has successfully sold out shows and captivated the audience. Sneaker Suites will be making its Los Angeles premiere July 8th and 9th at the Ivy Substation.

This performance is made possible in part by a Culver City Performing Arts Grant with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The Micha Schellhaas trio is a power-fusion ensemble playing a dynamic mix of jazz, blues, and rock, showcasing Micha’s deep compositional skills and masterful touch on the guitar.

This energetic and virtuosic power-trio play compositions off Micha’s EP “Wings of Fire” and his debut album “Double Take” both of which were produced by the legendary Carl Verheyen. The diverse compositions are an eclectic mix of guitar-driven melodic blues and jazz fusion venturing into rock — a sure bet to entertain and thrill fans of all three genres.

The Cherry Bluestorms are set to perform Thursday, July 21 at EB’s Beer & Wine Bar’s West Patio Stage in The Original Farmers Market, 6333 W 3rd St., Los Angeles at 7:00 p.m. This is a free, all ages performance.

Guitarist Glen Laughlin had ended a long stint with punk rock legends The Dickies, and singer Deborah Gee had been working as a solo artist, having signed a development deal with A&M Records. Her drummer at that time was Alan Myers (Devo). Laughlin and Gee met at a coffeehouse and began working at Laughlin’s studio. The Cherry Bluestorms’ debut album Transit of Venus and follow-up Bad Penny Opera were praised by the San Diego Troubadour, L.A. Weekly, Goldmine, Glasswerk UK, and others. Drummer Mark Francis White joined the band shortly before the release of Bad Penny Opera. The Cherry Bluestorms have graced stages around the world, including The Cavern Club in Liverpool, The Bull & Gate and Dublin Castle in London, Toronto’s The Rivoli, and Los Angeles staple The Troubadour. The band has recently received radio airplay on Rodney Bingenheimer’s Rodney On The ROQ on KROQ, as well as in the UK, Japan, South America and France.

For more information on The Cherry Bluestorms you can find them at their official website (www.thecherrybluestorms.com) or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Join us each Thursday this summer for a free night of music at the Santa Monica Pier. This year’s eclectic lineup will feature two artists each week of a specific musical genre including the likes of Mayer Hawthorne, BøRNS, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Mavis Staples, Holy Ghost!, The Psychedelic Furs, Protoje & The Indiggnation, plus many more. Visit http://santamonicapier.org/ for more information.

Joan Benedict Steiger to Sign Her Autobiography Brooklyn Baby at DIESEL, A Bookstore, in Santa Monica on Sunday, June 12th

Joan Benedict Steiger will discuss and sign copies of her autobiography Brooklyn Baby (A Hollywood insider’s amazing journey through love, loss, and laughter) on Sunday, June 12th at 3 pm-4 pm at DIESEL, A Bookstore, located at 225 26th St. Santa Monica, California, 90402. The event is open to the public.

Benedict Steiger’s marriage to Academy-Award winning actor Rod Steiger ended on July 9, 2002 when he passed away at a Los Angeles hospital. It wasn’t the first time she had lost a man she loved… and it wouldn’t be the last. In spite of such trials, Joan has maintained a contagiously upbeat and positive outlook throughout her life. As a star of the stage and screen with countless credits to her name, Joan has worked with nearly every Hollywood icon in the business and counts many of them among her friends. Her fascinating story is filled with some of the highest highs and lowest lows that life can offer. Ultimately however, Brooklyn Baby is a fascinating story guaranteed to inspire its readers and challenge all of us to follow our dreams.

Brooklyn Baby was co-authored by David Minasian. The book is being published by BearManor Media.

Knights of Audio are hosting an event at the Viper Room “Flash Back” on Saturday, July 9th. It will be a night of all 80s including live bands, DJ playing all 80s hits, 80s cosplayers, and will be an event on the “Nerd Out” App. Come on out and enjoy a night with your favorite 80s hits! Tickets are $10.

Culture Collide said:
“A layered, dangerous ride hinting at Eastern mysticism and crazy, seductive Creole voodoo.(…) Their work is urgent and unrelenting, possessing a musical confidence even early in the game. (…) And like any burning passion, they will leave you wanting more”

Hooka Hey plays blues-based tribal beats with smoky, sludgy riffs drenched and charged like the air just before a rainstorm. Organic and raw, their “Transylvanian Voodoo” sound encompasses a wide variety of grooves and tones evoking artists like Queens of The Stone Age or Jack White.

Wasteland World Inc., the creators of Wasteland Weekend are holding their first ever car show on May 21st, 2016 at Alpine Village in Torrance, CA, starting at 12 noon. 833 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90502

Wasteland Weekend is the world’s largest Mad Max fan festival and post-apocalyptic party. As the event has grown, it has begun attracting “wasteland cars” from across the country to its remote location in the Mojave Desert. Now, the creators of this growing annual celebration have decided that it’s time to bring this end-of-the-world showcase to civilization.

“We had over a hundred of these amazing vehicles cruising out in the desert last year, and we thought it was time to let the general public, who might not make it to one of our events, see these incredible, one-of-a-kind creations up close” says the event’s director and co-owner Jared Butler. “Wasteland Weekend is for Wastelanders” elaborates Wasteland co-owner Adam Chilson, “but now we can invite everyone else to get a little taste of what we’re all about”.

While Wasteland Weekend is a four day, costumes-required, themed desert party that brings in hardcore fans from all over the world, the new Wasteland World Car Show is a one day, all-ages, free-to-the-public event in an urban setting. “The barrier to entry for this is MUCH lower, so that anyone can come appreciate these cars up close” says Chilson.

“We’d love to see ‘Wasteland cars’ gain acceptance in the wider car community as another style or genre in the custom car world, alongside hot rods, street rods, and rat rods”, says Butler. Just what IS a “wasteland car”? Butler explains: “It can be hard to define, but you know it when you see it. The movement kind of started with people building replicas of cars from the Mad Max movies, but they’ve evolved over the years into a kind of mix between a lifted off-road vehicle and a rat rod. Car folks love to argue over definitions, but the wasteland car is about ignoring a lot of the rules and having fun. So, since a wasteland car is mostly about aesthetics, if it LOOKS like a wasteland car, then it IS one. We have some that are made by professionals and made on a bigger budget, and some thrown together by amateurs. When we judge them for a contest, build quality IS a factor, but the biggest factors are creativity and style. There are a lot of exceptions within the category, but in general, a wasteland car will be lifted rather than lowered (because roads won’t be well-maintained after the apocalypse), they’ll predate computers so they’re easy to service in a burnt out world of the future, and they’ll have some kind of offensive capability – Because you gotta be a road warrior.” Chilson adds, “The emphasis on looks really borrows a lot from building movie cars. Except in this case, the movie might just be in the owner’s head.”

The car show lasts until 7pm and will feature costumed Wastelanders modeling with the cars and entertaining the crowd, professional photographers, and vendors selling themed merchandise. At 7pm, the action shifts inside to the Alpine Village’s newly-renovated Steinhouse bar & restaurant, which features a full entertainment stage and dance floor. Chilson says, “We couldn’t just bring out all of these cars and Wastelanders and not have one of our signature parties at the end of it”.

The party will feature live rock bands, DJs, vendors, and performers ($8 cover at the door, with discounted online pre-sale tickets available).

“I don’t think there’s ever been a car event quite like this” says Butler. Chilson agrees, “I think it’s time to put on a show that will inspire the next generation of crazy Mad Max car builders”.

626 Golden Streets presented by Metro will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk, bike, run, skate, scoot, dance and play on over 18 miles of “open streets” linking 7 Foothill cities and 6 Gold Line stations. Designed to celebrate the opening Foothill Gold Line extension and encourage healthy active transportation, the FREE, family-friendly event has been scheduled for “626 Day” – Sunday June 26, 2016 – and will touch much of the (626) area code.

The historic event will be one of the largest of its kind in the United States, and quite possibly the first in the nation in which 8 distinct jurisdictions work together to host a connected “ciclovia” on the same day. As with any open streets event, 626 Golden Streets will not feature a start or finish. Attendees can come and go; stop and explore; and traverse as much or as little of the route as they wish. Along the way there will be 7 distinct activity zones featuring activities such as live music, free fitness classes, pop-up art exhibits, family-friendly play zones and more.

The day will kick off at 7:30am with the Train Run (www.thetrainrun.com), the San Gabriel Valley’s first point-to-point half marathon from South Pasadena to Duarte. Upon finishing runners will receive a TAP card and be able to ride the Gold Line ride back to the start.

Prepare for an evening of incredibly provocative, eclectic art and performance on as Three Rooms Press presents ¡LA DI DADA! a wild ride of contemporary DaDa performance and poetry by leading maverick artists.

The event includes the West Coast launch of the internationally-renowned MAINTENANT 10(0): Journal of Contemporary DaDa Writing and Art (2015, Three Rooms Press), which features more than 170 visual and literary works by artists and writers worldwide in Full Color Throughout!!!

The event takes place Saturday, June 11, 8-11 pm at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center in Venice. Costumes encouraged.
Come as you aren’t!!!

About Maintenant 10(0)
Maintenant 10(0): A Journal of Contemporary DaDa Writing and Art (Three Rooms Press, 2016) is the most recent installment of an annual series published since 2005. The current issue features work by Charles Plymell, Mike Watt, Grant Hart, A.D. Winans, Mark Kostabi, Raymond Pettbon. John M. Bennett, S.A. Griffin, Claude Pelieu, Mary Beach,Joel Hubaut, Philip Meersman, Luc Fierens, Renaat Ramon, Patrice Lerochereuil and many more. Copies will be available for purchase at the event.

About Three Rooms Press
Three Rooms Press is a fiercely independent New York-based publisher inspired by dada, punk and passion. Founded in 1993, it serves as a leading independent publisher of cut-the-edge creative, including fiction, memoir, poetry translations, drama and art. In addition, Three Rooms Press produces and promotes a variety of literary and cultural events in New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more, including readings, plays, workshops and concerts. Three Rooms Press books are distributed in the U.S. and internationally by PGW/Perseus.

“Join Los Angeles’ hottest established and emerging contemporary artists in raising over $750,000 to fund health care for the 24,000 low-income, uninsured and homeless patients of Venice Family Clinic.

Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auctions brings thousands of artists and volunteers together to provide health care to those with nowhere else to turn. Experience exceptional art and make a meaningful impact in your community at this not-to-be-missed annual event.

Hosted at Google Los Angeles, Venice Family Clinic’s Art Walk & Auctions is free and open to the public and showcases a gallery-quality contemporary silent art auction. Don’t miss the accompanying artist studio tours, artisan shops, family activities, entertainment, music, food and more at the most anticipated art event of the year!

Description:
RJ Comer is a Los Angeles city boy with swamp water in his veins who started out singing in church and around the campfire, but ended up in a lot bad places at wrong times. His brand of Americana & Blues reflects the kind of man he is and was. RJ will be playing crowd favorites as well as songs from his latest EP Nightly Suicide, showcasing the talented singer-songwriter’s gritty and bluesy vocals with a fusion of Americana-Rock.

Joan Benedict Steiger to Sign Her Autobiography Brooklyn Baby at Room at the Beach in Malibu on June 4th

Joan Benedict Steiger will sign copies and do a reading of her autobiography Brooklyn Baby (A Hollywood insider’s amazing journey through love, loss, and laughter) on Saturday, June 4th at 1:30-3:30 pm (Joan will do a reading from her book at 2:30 pm) at Room at the Beach, 3835 Cross Creek Rd #23, Malibu, CA 90265. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Benedict Steiger’s marriage to Academy-Award winning actor Rod Steiger ended on July 9, 2002 when he passed away at a Los Angeles hospital. It wasn’t the first time she had lost a man she loved… and it wouldn’t be the last. In spite of such trials, Joan has maintained a contagiously upbeat and positive outlook throughout her life. As a star of the stage and screen with countless credits to her name, Joan has worked with nearly every Hollywood icon in the business and counts many of them among her friends. Her fascinating story is filled with some of the highest highs and lowest lows that life can offer. Ultimately however, Brooklyn Baby is a fascinating story guaranteed to inspire its readers and challenge all of us to follow our dreams.

Brooklyn Baby was co-authored by David Minasian. The book is being published by BearManor Media.

Los Angeles, CA (May 4th) – Sunstock Solar Festival is the first completely solar-powered event of its kind and is lighting the way for music and the environment this summer. The festival, which will take place on June 18 at the Autry in Griffith Park, is the first solar powered event of its kind. The event will feature some of the hottest local bands, but it’s also for a good cause. Sunstock Solar Festival will benefit Kids Cancer Connection, a local charity, and help create awareness for alternative energy sources and eco-friendly practices in the music industry.

“Music has a way of uplifting, re-energizing and inspiring people. If we can create a positive experience that is also pointed towards a cause and a purpose, we can be more effective and we can be re-energized,” said Sunstock Founder, Skylar Funk. “We come together not just to party and listen to music, but because we know that there has to be a change and we want to be part of the solution. “People can come get involved with these non-profits, or even if they just buy a ticket, they are supporting a good cause,” he added.

Sunstock Solar Festival will run all evening, entirely on solar energy, creating a brilliant atmosphere to enjoy great music and celebrate with the community. Funk and his band Trapdoor Social started doing solar-powered concerts in 2015 and are creating Sunstock Solar Festival in order to celebrate solar as a solution, create a positive space for the sustainability movement to come together, and curate great art and music for the Los Angeles community. The festival, which is produced in collaboration with Odd Nights at the Autry, is open to all ages and will include visual artists, activities for kids, food trucks, a 21+ bar and vendors from the area’s craft culture. All proceeds from the event will help fund a solar roof installed by Sunstock partner, GRID Alternatives, for Kids Cancer Connection.

With an over-arching goal of uniting the community around sustainable solutions, Sunstock Solar Festival has teamed up with local and national organizations working to reduce our country’s carbon footprint and protect the health of future generations. Partners include the longstanding environmental grassroots organization Sierra Club, as well as Food & Water Watch, SoCal 350, Courage Campaign, GRID Alternatives, Climate Hawks Vote, and Eastside Sol.

Sunstock’s musical lineup will include top indie and alternative acts from around the region. Early bird tickets are now available through Eventbrite for $15.00. The festival will be located in a secluded corner of Griffith Park at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way. A bike valet and plenty of free parking will be available in the Los Angeles Zoo parking lot.

About Sunstock Solar Festival:
Doors open at 4PM and music goes live at 5PM. Visit sunstocksolarfestival.com for updated information on the lineup and amenities. For more information on Sunstock Founder, Skylar Funk and band Trapdoor Social, visit trapdoorsocial.com.

About Kid’s Cancer Connection:
KCC services create community, increase public awareness, build family support systems, and give personal recognition to courageous children and the hard working adults who support them. KCC funds hospitals across the United States and provides tangible security by offering a variety of social services for families, including meal and grocery deliveries, peer counseling, hospital entertainment, and patient advocacy. We believe in the importance of a strong family support system through treatment and recovery, and we recognize the hard work required of everyone involved by providing deals on fun family outings. Kidscancerconnection.org

Embark on a psychedelic excursion into the unknown future of rock and roll.

Featuring Portland-based indie overlords QUIET LIFE, as well as LA’s own dreamlike pioneers, THE FUZZY CRYSTALS and MIKE QUINN, it’s going to be a journey into a world of beach tripping, jangly guitars, pyramid power, and mushroom magic.

Join us for moments of inspiration, joyous confusion, wonder, and possibly even redemption.

#TWERKUMENTARY follows LA-based, Italian director, Spaghetto, on a journey across the World, to discover the origins of Twerk and the evolution of its cultural anomaly. Entertaining and sometimes humorous – what may just seem like cultural fluff – results in an unexpected, deeper conversation about empowerment, freedom of expression and the influence that music and the Internet have on cultures around the world. Featuring: Big Freedia, Diplo, E-40, George Clinton, Ham On Everything, Khia, Kreayshawn, Mike G (Odd Future), Too Short, Dj Jubilee. Once you’ve watched #TWERKUMENTARY, don’t be surprised if you have the sudden urge to do a little of your own booty shaking!
TWERKUMENTARY 60m
+ special guest DJ set
WHERE: Wiltern Theater – 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
WHEN: June 10th, 2016 Doors open at 8pm
DETAILS: 18+, full bar and food. Tickets start at $10, more for VIP and private table upgrades
GA EARLY BIRD – First 200 people to buy tickets will receive a free signed poster
GA SEATED – $10.00
GA DAY OF SHOW TIX – $15.00

We are throwing an Elaborate Party and you are invited!!
Here at Early California Antiques it is our Fourth Anniversary Open House at the happening Hel-Mel. This is what we know as the hopping intersection of Melrose and Heliotrope.

OH LA LA MUSIC & FOOD: DJ 3NT, olive oil and wine tasting paired with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. (Anyone who was at the opening of our Golden West Show in December will remember how good those were!) And that’s just for starts.

TIME FOR FUN: We’re having a shard-ware workshop. An introduction to the craft of turning broken pottery, glass, pebbles, you name it into art and artifacts, furniture and objects. You break it, you remake it.

UN-broken pottery will be taking a starring role that night tables of bargain vintage pottery, from $5- 20 a piece, will be set up for you. You will be able to mix and match and chose what your heart desires. When we open our boxes we always surprise ourselves and forget the priceless gems we have. So it’s time for these beauties to leave home.

And now for our pièce de résistance. A special show of California Watercolors, featuring the works of Milford Zorne, Robert Boyle and Boris Leven, Joseph Deitch, Jake Lee, Alfred Ybarra, Einar Hansen and others. This will be a real treat.

So we hope to see you, old customers and new, friends-to-be, as we celebrate the beginning of our fifth year here in this great place.

ABOUT ERIC BERG
Eric Berg, with his discerning eye and deep knowledge of the period, has put together a fabulous collection of rare and classic period Monterey, Spanish Revival, California and Mexican Colonial furniture and collectibles, as well as transitional pieces from the Middle East. Eric sells and sources breathtaking vintage treasures.

Roman Coppola, Rayan Murphy, Diane Keaton, Chris Pine, decorates and set designers for Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)- are all customers of Early California Antiques, Eric also works closely with designers at Ralph Lauren stocking their stores from Dubai to Palm Springs with early California garden pottery. It is with great pleasure that he announces his appointment this spring as Specialized Antique Expert at Live Auctioneers.

Take a fresh look at Venice through the eyes of acclaimed architects Marmol Radziner. Explore Venice during an intimate walking tour of three of their most magnificent homes and rediscover the colorful, unique and comforting place we call home.

The Kings of Jade is a new Hard-Rock band that just released their first EP and will soon release their debut album!
You can find them all over the internet (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram). They have supported legendary acts such as Ace Frehley, Lita Ford, Michael Monroe and Hardcore Supertar!

Here at Early California Antiques it is our Fourth Anniversary Open House at the happening Hel-Mel. This is what we know as the hopping intersection of Melrose and Heliotrope.

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OH LA LA MUSIC & FOOD: DJ 3NT, olive oil and wine tasting paired with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. (Anyone who was at the opening of our Golden West Show in December will remember how good those were!) And that’s just for starts.

TIME FOR FUN: We’re having a shard-ware workshop. An introduction to the craft of turning broken pottery, glass, pebbles, you name it into art and artifacts, furniture and objects. You break it, you remake it.

UN-broken pottery will be taking a starring role that night tables of bargain vintage pottery, from $5- 20 a piece, will be set up for you. You will be able to mix and match and chose what your heart desires. When we open our boxes we always surprise ourselves and forget the priceless gems we have. So it’s time for these beauties to leave home.

And now for our pièce de résistance. A special show of California Watercolors, featuring the works of Milford Zorne, Robert Boyle and Boris Leven, Joseph Deitch, Jake Lee, Alfred Ybarra, Einar Hansen and others. This will be a real treat.

So we hope to see you, old customers and new, friends-to-be, as we celebrate the beginning of our fifth year here in this great place.

ABOUT ERIC BERG
Eric Berg, with his discerning eye and deep knowledge of the period, has put together a fabulous collection of rare and classic period Monterey, Spanish Revival, California and Mexican Colonial furniture and collectibles, as well as transitional pieces from the Middle East. Eric sells and sources breathtaking vintage treasures.

Roman Coppola, Rayan Murphy, Diane Keaton, Chris Pine, decorates and set designers for Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)- are all customers of Early California Antiques, Eric also works closely with designers at Ralph Lauren stocking their stores from Dubai to Palm Springs with early California garden pottery. It is with great pleasure that he announces his appointment this spring as Specialized Antique Expert at Live Auctioneers.

(Los Angeles, CA) It’s back! ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY. Phillip Dane brings another community hot spot to life with a variety of over 100 vendors from 18 gourmet food trucks, Full Bar, custom handmade treasures and live music featuring DJs. This vivid culture is perfect for all ages and families to bring a blanket, host an evening picnic while enjoying the great outdoors. This FREE event is a platform for selected artisans, craftsman, designers, and DIY experts for showcasing their creations and sharing their secrets.

The Autry National Center is located in the heart of Griffith Park across from the LA ZOO just off the 134 and 5 interstate. Parking and admission are FREE for all attendees including pets allowing horse owners to wrangle on the spot. There will be plenty of exciting activities for the Kids including a craft and workshop area. ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY is a recipe for bringing the community together and creating lasting memories while tasting new foods, exploring hot trends and discovering one of a kind finds.

WHAT: ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY is a curated Etsy-esque event with 100+ booths and vendors of artist, designers of fashion, jewelry, home goods, antiques, collectibles, eats and much more. http://www.theoddmarket.com

Multi-award winning Lion Ark, the story of the dramatic rescue of 25 lions from Bolivia, plays at the LA Screen Actors Guild, 5.15pm, on Saturday April 9, to help Animal Defenders International (ADI) airlift 33 ex-circus lions from South America to a sanctuary in their native Africa, next month.

Described by critics as “uplifting” and “the feel-good movie of the year,” Lion Ark is more action adventure than traditional documentary. It follows an ambitious and daring animal rescue, close up and personal, in the thick of the action as events unfold. Attitudes to animals were changed, illegal circuses tracked down and 25 lions airlifted to freedom.

A huge hit at the film festivals Lion Ark racked up 11 awards and secured worldwide distribution deal with ITV GE, with DVD planned for the future.

A Q&A after the film from ADI founders Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips will talk about the latest rescue of wild animals from circuses in Peru and Colombia, with a preview of rescue footage from the new operation, Spirit of Freedom.

The Spirit of Freedom mission has saved over 100 animals including lions, a tiger, bears, monkeys, birds and reptiles. Animals have been nursed back to health at ADI’s temporary custody center. Native wildlife including monkeys, bears and others are now in their forever homes – specially built Amazon sanctuary habitats. Some lucky animals have already gone back into the wild and others are scheduled for wild release after rehabilitation. Following Colombia’s new law, the first nine lions have been handed over and will join the 24 Peru lions to travel to their forever home.

The Save the Lions screening is to help raise the cost of the flight for 33 lions, who have endured hell on earth in Latin American circuses, to fly home to their native Africa.

You’ve seen the sport in the Olympics, you’ve heard about it from someone you know, and you’ve thought, “hey, I wonder if I can do that?” Come find out for yourself! With no experience necessary, come on out to see what the roaring game is all about. Learn how to deliver a stone, and how to sweep it down the ice. Find out what hoglines, hacks, buttons, and houses all have to do with it. Bring your families out and learn together.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can lunge in (stretch!), warm socks, and rubber soled, closed toe shoes. Sneakers work well. (We suggest no Converse, Toms, or other low-profile soles- your feet will get cold!). Dress in layers (it can be cold on the ice, but you’ll warm up once you start sweeping).

Our instructors will give you an overall understanding of what you need to play the game. You’ll learn the basics of throwing, sweeping, and some basic game flow & strategy. By the end of just one session, you can be ready to join our fall league and master the game!

Spaces must be reserved in advance. Kids 10 and up are welcome, but require a parent or guardian to sign the waiver. Please arrive 30 min early to complete waivers and registration.

Los Angeles, CA—April 7, 2016 New Moon Festival is a multi-media arts event celebrating the night of the new moon—the first phase of the moon’s cycle. A time for rejuvenation and new beginnings, a one-night symbolic portal for creation and reinvention. New Moon Festival provides a space for local artists, musicians and creators to showcase their talents. Created by a group of young artists and entrepreneurs, Christina Higa, Emily Kocontes, Zachary Mcdermott, Nini Nguyen, and Alexandra Valenti (also known as the New Moon Team), this event is a celebration of creativity, discovery and healing. Located in downtown Los Angeles at Peace Yoga Gallery (903 S Main St, Los Angeles CA 90015), New Moon Festival embraces the diversity and creativity fostered in the area, bringing together art and music lovers from all over. 100% of this event’s proceeds will go to the New Moon Team’s charity of choice, Room to Read USC, an organization that promotes literacy and provides students with opportunities to mentor children in the local neighborhood. The event is open to the public.

New Moon Festival will be featuring indie electro-pop music provided by Sophia Black, RKCB, MONT BLVCK, and Flash Floods. Visionary paintings by emerging and established artists will be exhibited along with a live art show by artist, Emma Escamilla. Psychedelic graphic visuals created by ­­Imaginal Cell will be projected onto the walls to accompany the musical performances. Trendy vendors will line the venue selling a variety of New Moon Essentials, ranging from jewelry to flower crowns to organic fruit snacks. Guests will be able to enjoy crystal healers and raw vegan food made by Cherri Rae, the wonderful owner of the venue, who will lead an interactive yoga session to the end night.

There is an awesome beer/music/art event at Lot 1 Café on April 3rd at 7 PM! San Diego’s Best Pop, Gayle Skidmore, will be performing along with locals Valeri Lopez and KULA and Oakland act Minor Birds. Gayle’s beer sponsor, Ninkasi Brewing, will be putting on a Ninkasi night, and Gayle and Chelsea of Minor Birds will be displaying some of their original artwork.

While traveling develops your skills, forges who you are, and who you will become, it also requires pre-planning, mental preparation, and physical training.

This unique workshop introduces you to the key elements of traveling, with one-on-one instructions and private consultation.

The workshop helps you choose the best destinations, estimate a budget and plan the trip. It gives you precious tips on how to relate with the new culture, and stay safe while adventuring.

The workshop includes a 2 hours Photography Workshop (class 3) with major focus on travel photography
as well as a 2 hours Writing Workshop (class 4), in collaboration with a qualified tutor. Writing, meant as a method to externate feelings, is indeed a great tool for travelers.

This workshop is meant to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need in order to take your first steps into the world.

While traveling develops your skills, forges who you are, and who you will become, it also requires pre-planning, mental preparation, and physical training.

This unique workshop introduces you to the key elements of traveling, with one-on-one instructions and private consultation. The workshop helps you choose the best destinations, estimate a budget and plan the trip. It gives you precious tips on how to relate with the new culture, and stay safe while adventuring.

The workshop includes a 2 hours Photography Workshop (class 3) with major focus on travel photography
as well as a 2 hours Writing Workshop (class 4), in collaboration with a qualified tutor. Writing, meant as a method to externate feelings, is indeed a great tool for travelers.

This workshop is meant to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need in order to take your first steps into the world.

Niki J Crawford and her band bring the heat with a high energy soul get down. After a short break following her recent tour, where she performed more than 200 shows worldwide, Niki is back with a new band, new songs and a new show. Niki will be preforming songs of her debut release “The Genesis Block” and new songs from her forthcoming second record.

“Niki J. Crawford’s first EP titled The Genesis Block is carried by soaring and multi-layered vocals, her most fully realized work to date that is finely attuned and anchored by the type of rhythmic instrumentation that allows her range and depth to be heard in its finest hour. The songs are rooted in unabashed free expression with profoundly selfless lyrical compositions usually reserved for the most mature of songwriters. Each track teeters on themes of romance and conceit while remaining heartfully optimistic throughout the final verse”.

Niki and the band have shared the stage and have played with Carlos Santana, Snoop Dogg, Al Green, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Aaron Neville, Macy Grey, Booker T Jones, The Roots, Galactic and Orgone. Come out for a rare opportunity to see this rising talent in an intimate nightclub setting.

On Friday April 1, Three Rooms Press and Beyond Baroque present the Official L.A. Launch of BAD: The Autobigraphy of James Carr, the harrowing, brutal, and unapologetic 1972 autobiography by James Carr, a notorious African-American career criminal who went straight out of Compton to a reformatory after burning down his school at the age of 10. A brutal indictment of the American penal system and a primer for the present-day seeds of institutionalized racism in this country, BAD goes where no other book has ever gone before and so did James Carr. After years in and out of prison (mostly in) Carr wound up bunking with George Jackson (Soledad Brother) in Folsom Prison, who taught him to read and write, and inspired him they fight for a position of strength along the radical stream of the 1960s including years with the Black Panthers, Angela Davis, the BLA and more. When finally released from prison, he married, had a daughter, and had just finished recording his memoir when he was murdered in front of his house in San Jose shortly before the book’s initial release. In BAD, Carr notes, “I’ve been struggling all my life to get beyond the choice of living on my knees or dying on my feet. It’s time we lived on our feet.” A book that strips the system bare, Carr’s memoir is revealing as a part of Black Panther history, and as a telling document in the ongoing battle for American prison reform.

The event will feature an introduction to the book by Gea Carr (daughter of James) along with readings by very special guest artists and supporters of prison reform. Copies of BAD will be avaialble for purchase at the event. General admission is $10; discounted admission for seniors and students is $6. The event is free of charge for Beyond Baroque members.

About Three Rooms Press: Three Rooms Press is a fiercely independent New York-based publisher inspired by dada, punk and passion. Founded in 1993, it serves as a leading independent publisher of cut-the-edge creative, including fiction, memoir, poetry translations, drama and art. In addition, Three Rooms Press produces and promotes a variety of literary and cultural events in New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more, including readings, plays, workshops and concerts. Three Rooms Press books are distributed in the U.S. and internationally by PGW/Perseus.

Just wanted to reach out and share some info about a rad show coming up at The Smell in DTLA on Thursday, March 24.

The Pleasure Routine is coming to LA to play with NOYES and Donald Weathers (from Colorado) in honor of their new single “Walk the Dog (Backwards),” available now for download at http://www.soundcloud.com/thepleasureroutine

This show is going to be killer so hope to see everyone there and perhaps even read about it on Los Anjealous …

Join Three Rooms Press at the Association of Writers and Writers Programs (AWP) in Los angeles March 30 -April 2 Booth 324. The AWP Conference & Bookfair is an essential annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers. Each year more than 12,000 attendees join our community for four days of insightful dialogue, networking, and unrivaled access to the organizations and opinion-makers that matter most in contemporary literature
and Three Rooms Press is honored to take part in the Conference this year. please stop by booth 324 and check out all of titles. Plus special readings will be presented throughout the Conference so check this event page. Or just stop by and talk about the literary thing. Ideas welcome. Bring it on to Booth 324 in sunny Los Angeles. 3RP @ AWP –See you there!!!

Indulge your senses at this second annual soirée at The Edison and feel the energy at LA’s first private power plant, a sophisticated setting in trendy downtown LA. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, lavish food, toe-tapping music, and lively entertainment. The Edison has been hailed as one of LA’s swankiest nightspots, and on this night it is open exclusively for our Sponsors and Guests to celebrate and support Ryman Arts. You and your guests will mix and mingle among creative professionals and art aficionados. Meet young artists whose careers began at Ryman Arts and know you are fueling the next generation of dreamers and doers.

L’Affaire Musicale & Ouija Entertainment present the launch of PANIC IN L.A., with their most legendary lineup to date at The Belasco, on Friday, March 11th, highlighted by the most important scion of golden age hip hop, DR PREMIER, alongside an all star cast of cutting edge talent featuring:

Join us for an afternoon tour of Hancock Park, one of Los Angeles’ most historic neighborhoods. Meet and greet the architects including Dan Brunn, Cynthia Carlson, and William Hefner. Gain an exclusive look at Artist Danny First’s private gallery — The Cabin — featured in the Los Angeles Times. See how Scott Lander adapted a City of Los Angeles Cultural Historic Monument into a chic home.

Tickets include a VIP tour of the homes & refreshments with your $175 donation.

All proceeds fund vital health care for more than 24,000 low-income and homeless people Venice Family Clinic serves.

Check-In & Tour Information

Time: TBD

Parking & Shuttles:
Guests will check in and park their cars and board small shuttle buses. The tour will be approximately four hours. Guests must ride on the shuttles to participate in the tour. Parking location will be shared with ticketholders in the coming weeks.

Ireland’s Róisín O (http://roisino.com/) is one of the country’s most promising young artists. She has toured internationally and has received strong notices for her debut album, “The Secret Life of Blue.” She will play the Hotel Café on Tuesday, March 1 at 7PM.
This is the music video for her most recent single, released last year:
If You Got Love: http://youtu.be/0BSZyqe-gyM
A live session of Sia’s “Chandelier” on Today FM also clocked up over half a million views online last summer:
Chandelier cover: http://on.fb.me/1iaXWCl
Róisín is the daughter of Mary Black, Ireland’s preeminent vocalist and member of the extensive Black family of musicians, while her brother is Danny O’Reilly, frontman and songwriter for the rock band The Coronas. While in Los Angeles, she will play at the annual “Oscar Wilde party: Honouring the Irish in Film,” the pre-Academy Awards event sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance and hosted by renowned “Star Wars” director J.J. Abrams. It will be held on February 25, and this year will honor late night show host James Corden.

Looking for a truly original V-Day night out? May we suggest the element of surprise? We promise, your special someone will be pleasantly surprised by your originality and fun loving spirit when you bring them out for a night of roaring fun. You and your sweetie will receive special curling rock chocolates, a long stem rose, and a night of super awesome good times!

When Wasn’t Water an Issue for LA. 1880-present. A presentation about the history of the water wars of Los Angeles. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Mark Taper Auditorium in Central Library downtown, co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Public Library and the Los Angeles City Historical Society. It will be a powerful Power Point Presentation about the history of Los Angeles’ struggle for water, with rarely and never-before-seen photographs and film, covering the privatization of the L.A. River, when the city agreed to a 30-year lease by a company that paid the city only $400 a year, while charging customers whatever it chose. It will present the intriguing and often misrepresented story of Mulholland and the L.A. Aqueduct, the many additional sources of imported water, the first recycling plant in Griffith Park in 1930, the continuing struggles with drought, the successful past and current recycling programs that serve Los Angeles, toilet-to-tap fiascos, and planning for the future by Los Angeles water and sanitation agencies.

I have just started to work with LA based alt-rock group State to State, who will be releasing their new EP Motives on February 5th. That same day they will be playing a record release show at the relatively new The Lost Room in Echo Park.

KINGDOMS is helping to round out Magic Bronson’s Satellite residency by providing direct support for them this coming monday. Can you please list this? We’d love for you to consider a feature :). I can send pics upon your request.

We’d like to build exposure on this show for us because we’re showcasing four new songs and a Pink Floyd cover we’re excited about.

More info and material on KINGDOMS can be found via our epk: http://kingdomsepk.com/
website:
kingdomsmusic.com
soundcloud:
soundcloud.com/kingdomsmusic

Comedians Andy Rocco and Lisa Herring got married because they were dorky people (among other reasons) but that wasn’t enough for them. So they created a variety show to share their love for all things nerdy. Together they explore what’s new and exciting in nerd culture with sketches, characters, and stand up comedians, who will pretty much just talk about what ever they want.

The 7th Annual Edwardian Ball returns to Hollywood’s legendary and storied Fonda Theatre on Saturday, February 27, 2016 for ONE NIGHT ONLY. The “epic and elegant yet seductively dark affair that enchants all of the senses,” according to LA.com, is a re-imagined turn-of-the-century world that presents an inimitable, description-defying, whimsical and surrealistic living interpretation and celebration of the late macabre cult author, comic artist, illustrator and cartoonist Edward Gorey. http://www.edwardianball.com

Gorey is considered a ground-breaking, genre–defying graphic novelist who is credited with influencing Charles “Addams Family” Addams, Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman (Coraline and Day of the Dead), Rob Reger (Emily the Strange), Alison Bechdel,(Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama and Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic), and Tim Burton (Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Beetlejuice).

This multi-city, multi-media exposition of the eccentric and esoteric the SF Bay Guardian calls a “Gothic, ghoulish and glorious celebration,” has grown over the past fifteen years from an underground club party into an internationally recognized festival of the arts, drawing attendees from all over the world, operating with the blessing of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust.

The Edwardian Ball, which has been dazzling San Francisco audiences since it first began in 2000, is described by the San Francisco Weekly as, “Think Vintage Fetish meets circus theatrics meets industrial arts mayhem;” “A surreal atmosphere filled with anachronistic wonders,” by the San Francisco Chronicle and “similar to Gorey’s work, there is nothing quite like this event,” states HorrorWorks.net. 944 Magazine calls The Edwardian Ball, “An over-the-top, colorful, quirky, eccentric, whimsical-yet-elegant costume party doesn’t even begin to describe the event,” and Buzzfeed calls it “the #1 Steampunk Event in the World.”

Saturday, February 27, 2016: The 7th Annual Edwardian Ball Los Angeles
The Edwardian Ball is presented by co-hosts Rosin Coven and Vau de Vire Society. Ballroom dancing leads way to stunning performances both on and offstage in a collage of fashion, theatre, music, circus performance, and dance. Each year, The Edwardian Ball presents a featured Edward Gorey tale in an original stage performance. This year’s event takes a unique turn, with Edwardian Ball founders Rosin Coven teaming up with longtime collaborators Dark Garden Corsetry in an operatic presentation of Gorey’s ridiculous tale, “The Stupid Joke.” Expect anything but stupidity as these masters of their craft collaborate in an unforgettable tale of a poorly planned joke gone incredibly wrong… And in the spirit of celebrating all things Edward Gorey, Ball co-hosts Vau de Vire Society present a series of vignettes throughout the evening paying homage to the most controversial works of the (in)famous illustrator… guaranteed to pop corsets and ruffle coattails!http://www.edwardianball.com

The Artsy Flea is an arts and flea market that will take place every Saturday beginning on January 16th 2016, from 10am to 3pm (fall/winter) and until 5pm (spring/summer). The Artsy Flea features 145 booths, food trucks, music, kids attractions and more. Located at 2930 Fletcher Ave at the Van de Kamp Bakery Building in the Glassell Park area of Los Angeles. Parking is free and general admission is 1$. For more info, visit theoddmarket.com/artsyflea

INFO:
Acclaimed Hollywood Glam/Prog Rock band SpaceCream is pleased to present the release of the their debut, full-length album, Pterodactyl Sky. You are cordially invited to the official release concert at The Mint on January 22 at 8:15 p.m. The evening will be closed out with a set by royalty blues group VOLTO! which features members of Tool, Jane’s Addiction, and Don Henley.

Celebrated for stunning vocals, musicianship and visual presentation, SpaceCream won the LA Battle for Vans Warped Tour at House of Blues Sunset in 2014. Hailed as a modern “Ann Wilson in Bowie’s edition of Rocky Horror Picture Show,” SpaceCream has since played all over Southern California, including sold out shows at the Viper Room and Troubadour. The songs featured on Pterodactyl Sky result from two years of concert experience and creative energy. Complex yet accessible, they lend a voice to anyone who feels strange, forgotten or hungry for the revival of great Rock n’ Roll. For more information, please visit http://www.SpaceCreamBand.com.

2016 Henry’s LA NYE — British class and Beverly Hills swank combine this New Year’s Eve at Henry’s LA Nightclub (aka Hooray Henry’s). Hooray Henry’s L.A.’s scenesters will be flocking to Hooray Henry’s nightclub on New Year’s Eve for an evening of drinking, dancing, and music. The night features music by Power 106 DJ Inferno, a five-hour premium open bar and complimentary early evening light fare as well as fanciful NYE party favors. The Fun begins 9:00 PM on December 31st 2015 at Hooray Henry’s located at 8713 Beverly Blvd in West Hollywood.

This New Year’s, class it up at Henry’s, the deluxe nightclub of Beverly Hills that blends the hip elegance of London with the megawatt nightlife of L.A. for a unforgettably grand NYE party. Purchase NYE tickets now online at http://newyearsnightlife.net/

Ring in the 2016 New Year at NYElectric The venue formerly known as Drais, W Hollywood Hotel Loft and Rooftop, is always one of the most amazing NYE nightlife party spots in Hollywood with a 360-degree-view to die for – (just don’t test that phrase by getting too close to the edge of the rooftop). You can hit up the W’s Rooftop any day of the year, but with its 360 degree downtown skyline-meets-Hollywood-Hills view, this trusted destination still serves as a stellar locale for NYE.

Inside, the night is made special not by LED walls or caged dancers, but by deejay talent that knows how to capture the energy of a party and elevate care-free rug cutters to the next level of joy. Listen for feel-good house and deep-beat sets. Or, steal away for a pensive, one-on-one moment with nature or make-out sessions in a cabana alongside the WetDeck—this is New Year’s Eve 2016 in LA, after all. For more information, visit online: http://newyearsnightlife.net/

Ring in the 2016 New Year at NYElectric The venue formerly known as Drais, W Hollywood Hotel Loft and Rooftop, is always one of the most amazing NYE nightlife party spots in Hollywood with a 360-degree-view to die for – (just don’t test that phrase by getting too close to the edge of the rooftop). You can hit up the W’s Rooftop any day of the year, but with its 360 degree downtown skyline-meets-Hollywood-Hills view, this trusted destination still serves as a stellar locale for NYE.

Inside, the night is made special not by LED walls or caged dancers, but by deejay talent that knows how to capture the energy of a party and elevate care-free rug cutters to the next level of joy. Listen for feel-good house and deep-beat sets. Or, steal away for a pensive, one-on-one moment with nature or make-out sessions in a cabana alongside the WetDeck—this is New Year’s Eve 2016 in LA, after all. For more information, visit online at — http://newyearsnightlife.net/

OC New Year’s Eve 2016 Party at All-New Mansion Costa Mesa (previously Shark Club) — DJ Scotty Boy is set to headline this massive bash celebrating both the new year and the grand opening of Mansion, the OC’s hot new addition to its legendary club scene. Formerly The Shark Club, Costa Mesa’s Mansion lives up to its name with more than 12,000 square feet of party space, multiple dance floors, several cash bars and beat-ready DJ booths. Count down to 2016 and let loose to a mix of hip hop, house, Top 40 and EDM, complete with party favors, at this upscale Orange County shindig.

So if you’re on the prowl for a swanky celebration this New Year’s Eve, prowl no more. The MANSION OC NYE Bash 2016 promises to be just that. With style, taste, and festivities galore, this is one not-to-be-missed party happening NYE 2016 at Mansion, formerly Shark Club, is located at 841 Baker Street in Costa Mesa, CA 92626. A ticket to MANSION OC 2016 NYE will get you all you could possibly want to celebrate in style. Purchase early NYE tickets now online at — https://madeocnye2016.eventbrite.com

Laidback Luke 2016 Lure New Years Party — This New Year’s Eve, Lure Nightclub and Le Jardin LA combine for one massive NYE party. Lure (EDM) features mega-star DJ Laidback Luke and supporting deejay set by Goshfather, while the adjacent Le Jardin (Hip-hop) features Mike Danger come together to create one extravagant NYE experience.

Spend your NYE right and join Laidback Luke as LURE Nightclub looks to start 2016 with a big bang. Act fast and purchase early bird NYE Tickets at discounted pricing available now online at http://www.jbpnye.com — Make your plans, mark your calendars and get ready for the biggest EDM NYE Party in L.A. for New Year’s ever with Laidback Luke. Let the countdown begin. More info, events and NYE tickets available online: http://newyearsnightlife.net/

CHINESE THEATRE 2016 LA RIOTS NEW YEARS PARTY
Chinese Theatre 2016 LA Riots New Years Party

NYE 2016 at TCL Chinese Theatre is as lavish as Hollywood’s greatest gala openings. At TCL Chinese Theatres, you will enjoy the star treatment as you bask in the glow of Hollywood’s most opulent, iconic movie palace. The TCL Chinese Theatre NYE offerings are as classic as they come. Like Grauman’s countless celebrity guests before you, this NYE means dancing the night away to music provided by Hollywood’s hottest deejays — LA RIOTS and CARLOS ASTUTI – while indulging in a 5 Hour Premium Open Bar to help usher in a night as immortal as the theatre’s iconic celebrity handprints and footprints. Guests are encouraged to grab a complimentary champagne toast and join the entire crowd in an explosive Live DJ Countdown that will give you front row seats to L.A.’s premiere NYE Hollywood nightlife celebration as you raise your complimentary champagne toast to the sky and drink to the stars.

Chinese Theatre LA Riots 2016 New Years tickets start at $39 (cash bar) and $75 (open bar tickets). VIP tables reservations and bottle service available by purchasing one of the VIP ticket all-inclusive packages which include open bar tickets, bottle/s, champagne, line by-pass entry, reserved table/area for entire evening… Purchase early NYE tickets and/or all-Inclusive packages online at http://newyearsnightlife.net/

Ring in the New Year with Redfoo and the Party Rock crew on December 31st 2015 (Thursday) 9:00 PM at Bootsy Bellows for a New Year’s Eve party sure to keep you Party Rocking well into the 2016 New Year. Purchase NYE Tickets now online at http://www.jbpnye.com

For all the high living, burlesque-boasting action you need to make this New Year’s Eve the most intense yet, head over to Bootsy Bellows, featuring a 5 Hour Premium Open Bar serving up the best libations late into the night, this is one over-the-top night in West Hollywood. Festive NYE party favors, and a Live Performance by Redfoo and Party Rock Crew, spinning the best of Top40, Hip-hop and House music all night long makes Bootsy Bellows the premier NYE party nightlife destination in Los Angeles, located at 9229 Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood.

With a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, your taste of tradition doesn’t stop at the art deco décor. For a taste of LA’s premier celebrity-attracting nightlife action, look no further than Bootsy Bellows, Hollywood’s hottest ticket to the good life. It’s going to be wild this New Year’s Eve at this cherry LA party pad. Doors open 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM for the fashionably loud 21/over.

Ring in the New Year at one of LA’s hottest clubs, 1 OAK. Partygoers will enjoy a five hour premium bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at this West Hollywood nightclub, which has been described as “lavish” and “explosive.” This New Year’s Eve, Los Angeles swank combines with New York City panache at 1OAK LA in West Hollywood.

Thursday, December 31st 2015, the LA chic 1OAK is where L.A.’s jet-set party crowd, nightlife celebrants and fashionistas will usher in the 2016 New Year. And with a name that is synonymous with exclusive nightlife culture, 1OAK guarantees to ignite L.A. this New Year’s in a glam-filled NYE bash that will kick off your New Year with a lavish and explosive celebration featuring music by DJ Tony Martinez.

LA Shoegaze band SOUND IS LOVV have released their debut EP “Shipwrecks” featuring Mike Byrne and Nicole Fiorentino.

REVIEW BELOW BY ROB WATTS. FOLLOW @RobWattsOnline

“Shipwrecks, the debut e.p. by Los Angeles based band, Sound is Lovv, is a beautiful blend of Shoegaze and Noiserock—stirring lush tones and lo-Fi wavelengths to create a pleasing sounding collection of music. Atmospheric and well-produced, Shipwrecks flows quite well, not veering off the road too much in one direction over another. It’s more or less, your six-song soundtrack to daydreaming your way out of your stressful day. “And Don’t Believe” and “Take Me With You” are saturated with reverb and shimmery guitars, while the vocals exude quite well through the gazing backdrop of sounds. “Love FM” has some rather amazing hooks while the opening and closing tracks bookend the album with instrumentals. Former Smashing Pumpkins members, Mike Byrne and Nicole Fiorentino make an appearance on Shipwrecks as well. It’s a well-worth-the-time listen, especially if you’re into emerging acts with new material. I recommend them. Check out Shipwrecks here and give it a listen! ”

LOS ANGELES BASED ARTIST CROWN JWLZ RELEASES FIRST SONG “WITHOUT U” FROM HER DEBUT EP CALIFORNIA KING OUT EARLY 2016
SEE THE “WITHOUT U” VIDEO PREMIERING TODAY AT VENTS MAGAZINE
GET TO KNOW HER AT INNOCENTWORDS.COM
Singer-Songwriter-Rocker Crown Jwlz releases the first single “Without U” from her upcoming debut EP “California King” slated to be released in early 2016. See the exclusive video premiere for “Without U” at Vents Magazine today: http://ventsmagazine.com/2015/12/04/premiere-crown-jwlz-release-new-music-video-for-without-u/
With her sultry voice taking center stage over rhythmic riffs she is at her best as she tackles tough subjects such as gender inequality and double-standards. Crown Jwlz is eager to bring her music and message to the masses, shake it up and rattle outlooks. “As a title, California King refutes the principal that only a man can be king,” she explains.
For her debut release Crown Jwlz enlisted an all-star team of producers that include Max Coane [Jack’s Mannequin,] Maxwell Moon [Macy Gray,] and Erik Belz [will.i.am, Juicy J.] The songs were mixed by Noah Georgeson [The Strokes, Little Joy] and mastered by Ted Jensen [Muse, Florence + the Machine.]
Get to know her at her recent interview with Innocent Words Magazine here: http://innocentwords.com/innocent-words-presents-iw10-with-crown-jwlz/

Baby Bombers is a new rock n’ roll fanzine by Arrow de Wilde and Lily Noyes! Issue #1 features Hammered Satin and Don Bolles of The Germs!!! Also includes fun quizzes, art, and comics!
Virgil Normal is a rad store that was kind enough to let us have a pop-up where we will be selling vintage clothes, records, + handmade goods!!
So please come join us on Saturday, December 5th to celebrate Rock and Roll!! 12-4pm!!
+ DJ SET BY WOODEN WISDOM (Elijah Wood and Zach Cowie)!!

SHANA HALLIGAN PRESENTS
‘BACK TO ME’ RELEASE SHOW
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ

“Let Shana Halligan shoot to the top of your attention. ‘Something Real’ is a slinky, smooth, electro-pop single reminiscent of AlunaGeorge, Hundred Waters, and Son Lux while still treading the delicate intimacies of someone too reserved to overwhelm you with an intense light show. Halligan’s upcoming LP, Back to Me, drops October 16. We’re betting it’s going to be one of the more memorable releases of 2015.” — Nerdist

BACK TO ME, the new album from sultry songstress SHANA HALLIGAN for Plug Research Music, is out now via Plug Research Music. Next month, SHANA HALLIGAN will perform a BACK TO ME release show presented by KCRW at The Hotel Café in Hollywood on Thursday, November 12, marking the first time the songstress will perform the album live. It will be a moving experience for SHANA HALLIGAN and fans alike, surely a moment not to miss.

The charm and charisma of Back To Me is an exploration of human sensuality told through songs of romance, heartache and personal reflection. Adding that perfectly sealed kiss of mystique, pain and hope, HALLIGAN’s uniquely tortured voice brings back the art of classic vocal allure mixed with modern-day, moody production. During and since her time as the lead singer/songwriter of Bitter:Sweet, HALLIGAN has sold more than 500,000 records and has accumulated over 70 album credits to her name.

SHANA HALLIGAN’s return to full form on BACK TO ME is of the flesh, of the heart and of the soul. Smart and sexy, the 13-track album challenges pre-conceived notions of pop music as she mixes her trip-hop background with downtempo, electronic-charged modern jazz. It’s a formula best represented on standout track “Illuminate,” an endearing introspection of unconditional love and acceptance set to the smooth beat of saddened, current-day pop equally comparable to Lorde and Lana Del Rey.

On the rainy day piano sulk of “Been Waiting,” HALLIGAN lets go of all inhibition and bears her total essence for all to witness. It exposes a tumultuous episode in her personal and professional life as it all gets complicated with her pregnancy (HALLIGAN discovered she was pregnant just as she was wrapping Back To Me and gave birth to her son Otis in July), which brings both feelings of intimidation and future dreams of motherhood.
Still, HALLIGAN sounds at her most powerful and most assertive on “Get Gone,” an ode to her past where she indefinitely kisses off all the spirits, relationships, and romances that once haunted her. In one fell swoop, she overcomes life’s biggest hurdles: “Go, get gone / I’m making big moves on my own.” Look for the video for “Get Gone” to debut soon.

“This album is about love, loss, finding my way to happiness and peace, finding strength, owning and accepting my passion, my humanness, feeling weak, and feeling strong again,” says HALLIGAN. “Eroticism, vulnerability, fear, and the deepest gratitude I can imagine. Connection, expression and art. Saying goodbye to anyone who thought I couldn’t make it and not being afraid to let go, to just be me and all that comes with it.”

About Shana Halligan:
During and since her time as the lead singer/songwriter of Bitter:Sweet, Shana Halligan has sold more than 500,000 records and has accumulated over 70 album credits to her name. Other releases from Shana Halligan include her solo debut EP Paper Butterfly and 2012 album Richmond Parade. Additionally, her music has received numerous high-profile synchs and licensing deals in film, TV, ad campaigns and beyond, including Sex and The City, The Devil Wears Prada, Bright Eyes, Focus, Cars 2, “The Blacklist,” “Orange Is The New Black,” “Entourage,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Desperate Housewives,” just to name a few. Currently Sheraton Hotels & Resorts are using the Bitter:Sweet song “Dirty Laundry” which Shana co-wrote and co-produced for their first international TV ad campaign in over a decade. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/1l_yIK7lMfg She’s also collaborated with many major acts, including writing and recording with Serj Tankian of System Of A Down and Thievery Corporation (co-writing and performing their biggest hit in recent years “Depth Of My Soul”), and has performed at several celebrated venues across the nation, including the Hollywood Bowl, the Royal Albert Hall (London), the Bowery Ballroom (NYC) and the Hotel Cafe (L.A.). Outside of her own music, Halligan also writes for other artists and is developing a TV project that combines her love for music and passion for cooking.

Come check out Los Angeles-based rock/reggae collective SayReal at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica tomorrow, Tuesday October 20th, and next Tuesday, October 27th for their free mini-residence!

SayReal is fronted by Naia Kete, who appeared on 2012’s season of NBC’s “The Voice.” The troupe was discovered by Randy Jackson, who saw the quartet perform an impromptu set at Hollywood’s Hotel Cafe in late 2014 and encouraged them to form into what he called a “super-group.” They recently released a new single, which follows up their ‘Unarmed and Ready’ EP.

Come out to opening night of the Timelines sound art installation at Center for the Arts Eagle Rock on Thursday, October 15th. It’s an interactive sound experience created by LA band Wages, with the goal of combining the worlds of pop music and conceptual sound art. The installation will feature the unveiling and performance of a new instrument played by flowing sand. Also, FREE admission and FREE alcohol.

Beyond Baroque & Three Rooms Press present–
A TRIBUTE TO LIVING THEATRE FOUNDER JUDITH MALINA
celebrating the launch of her book FULL MOON STAGES: Personal Notes From 50 Years of The Living Theatre
Wedneasday October 14 in The Mike Kelly Gallery (8pm)
at Beyond Baroque 681 N Venice Blvd.
with readings and memories of Judith from special guests:
Ronee Blakely, John DiFusco, Michael C Ford, Michael Harris, O-lan Jones, Sally Kirkland, Leon Martel & Lisa Thayer with the editors of FULL MOON STAGES from Three Rooms Press Peter carlaftes & Kat Georges on hand and host and director of Beyond Baroque Richard Modiano.

Don’t miss this memorable night with so many great luminaries standing up for the legendary theater force & peaceful anarchist Judith Malina. Plus copies of FULL MOON STAGES will be availble for this event.

Beyond Baroque & Three Rooms Press present–
A TRIBUTE TO LIVING THEATRE FOUNDER JUDITH MALINA
celebrating the launch of her book FULL MOON STAGES: Personal Notes From 50 Years of The Living Theatre
Wedneasday October 14 in The Mike Kelly Gallery (8pm)
at Beyond Baroque 681 N Venice Blvd.
with readings and memories of Judith from special guests:
Ronee Blakely, John DiFusco, Michael C Ford, Michael Harris, O-lan Jones, Sally Kirkland, Leon Martel & Lisa Thayer with the editors of FULL MOON STAGES from Three Rooms Press Peter carlaftes & Kat Georges on hand and host and director of Beyond Baroque Richard Modiano.

Don’t miss this memorable night with so many great luminaries standing up for the legendary theater force & peaceful anarchist Judith Malina. Plus copies of FULL MOON STAGES will be availble for this event.

An Evening with
ARAM SAROYAN
with special guests
Marcia Rodd & Michael C Ford
Celebrating the launch of his new detective novel
STILL NIGHT IN L.A.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 7:30-8:30 pm

Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, (323) 600-1175

Award-winning author, poet, playwright, and memoirist Aram Saroyan celebrates the release of his new detective novel STILL NIGHT IN L.A. (Three Rooms Press) with a reading at Skylight Books on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.

“An Evening with Aram Saroyan” will feature the renowned author, with special guests actress Marcia Rodd and poet Michael C Ford, reading excerpts from the STILL NIGHT IN L.A., which author Gerald Nicosia praises as “a novel where the magic is all in the language. A signing follows the reading.

Award-winning journalist and author Richard Setlowe (The Haunting of Suzanna Blackwell) raves, “Aram Saroyan’s STILL NIGHT IN L.A. cruises the mean streets and trendy brunch boites of Los Angeles, this city of angels and psychopaths. His shamus Michael Shepard is a Marlowe for our digital times.”

And renowned author Barry Gifford (Wild at Heart) praises STILL NIGHT IN L.A.: “ram Saroyan nurses the accelerator in a deceptively laconic way, channeling the faultless ratiocination of Charles Willeford (Miami Blues) and Paul Cain (Seven Slayers). STILL NIGHT IN L.A. keeps still until, at just the right moment, he floors it.”

Copies of STILL NIGHT IN L.A. will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Tickets include a VIP tour of five homes & refreshments with your $175 donation.

All proceeds fund vital health care for more than 22,000 low-income and homeless people Venice Family Clinic serves.

New Offer! Renew or become a Platinum or Gold Angel today and receive two complimentary tour tickets with your Angel Membership.

Check-In & Tour Information

We will open check-in promptly at 10am. All tour shuttles will be departing at 10:30am. The tour will be approximately four hours. Guests must ride on the shuttles to participate in the tour. Parking location will be shared with ticketholders in the coming weeks.

Each October in Chicago and Los Angeles, a group of young leaders in their 20s and 30s called UNICEF Next Generation hosts the UNICEF Masquerade Ball to raise critical funding that allows UNICEF to continue going to the most difficult and dangerous places on earth to save and protect the world’s children. The events attract a crowd of celebrities and notables who are committed to our cause. The evening promises its guests music and dancing to your favorite songs mixed by some of the country’s most talented DJs, fantastic food and drinks, and an opportunity to meet other influential global citizens. This year, we truly hope you will join us.

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood.

The party includes…

-Delectable snacks from LA’s best food trucks and 5 hours of delicious drinks
-Dancing to your favorite songs mixed by some the of the country’s top DJ’s
-A one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet members of UNICEF Next Generation and beyond who share the belief that all children deserve basic rights: clean water, nutrition, protection, education, and emergency relief.

The Southern California LoopFest is back for another round! The greatest, most creative musical event you’ve never heard of returns to diPiazza’s in Long Beach, 5202 E Pacific Coast Hwy, for two nights of music and technology from around the world! http://www.socalloopfest.com

The fest runs Oct 28th and 29th, shows start a 7pm and admission is by donation.

For those of you wondering what is a “LoopFest?” It is a showcase of music and technology performance artists. These artists use hardware and/or software technologies to instantly record and play back sound. It is a diverse, creative, innovative, and fascinating display of talent, science, and art. Looping has been around for decades in academia, avant garde, and incorporates new technologies into making sound.

All of the artists are highly talented, highly creative, highly interesting, and amazingly in technologies and styles. Some are noise, some use traditional song forms, some are ambient, some are powerful, some are subtle. Our debut year for the Rocky Mountain LoopFest features a mix of local and national talent performing a variety of music with an incredible amount of cool technology.

This year the SoCal LoopFest features performers from 8 states and 5 countries. Performers of note include L.A’s own Steuart Liebig, Zack Walters of 3rd Alley, Jambandman David Gans, Aldo Caldo’s comedy/musical presentation, vocal looper extraordinaire Alissa Vox Raw from Toronto Canada, and the incredible music and instruments of Cabezas de Cera from Mexico City, Mexico.

Complete line-up, set-times, venue, and ticket information for each event is online at http://www.socalloopfest.com along with links to artist websites and video recorded performances from previous festivals. Facebook links are available for those who want to personally interact with the festival and performers, as well as links to stream the concerts live.

Seven-time Billboard charting singer-songwriter Margo Rey will grace the stage of Spaghettini & The Dave Koz lounge on Thursday night, August 13th, 2015. The admission is FREE and the atmosphere is fun! Come join us to experience fine food and the sultry voice of Margo Rey LIVE!

R.K. Shuquem to Debut more than 50 Pieces of New Work on July 31st
@ Last Projects gallery, Hollywoood

Diverse multimedia artist R.K. Shuquem has immersed himself in the challenge of creating 50 original 6″ x 6″ art panels in 50 days, an ambitious undertaking begun on June 8, 2015, commissioned by the Sanchez Art Center.

For the series of 50 panels, Shuquem explores the theme of “jail cells” as a contemplation of psychological and spiritual perspectives, crafting bleak yet mystically evocative black-and-white pieces from India ink. The panels are a continuation of Shuquem’s dystopian and fictional production called Medieval Crimes, which uses imagery from the prison industrial complex in a symbolic manner to comment on human identities, relationships and power structures.

Shuquem will debut the full set of 50 pieces at the Blue Moon 2015 show at LAST Projects Gallery in Hollywood on Friday, July 31st. The night syncs up with the rare occurrence of this year’s blue moon, an extra full moon that occurs only once every 2-3 years. Blue Moon 2015 also offers a chance to see the Element Series, a set of four 66″ x 60″ large format works that Shuquem recently completed for his Medieval Crimes project, a multimedia dystopian fantasy in development since 2011.

In addition to Shuquem’s work, Blue Moon 2015 will feature new original pieces by LA-based psychedelic artist Nora Keyes. Keyes’ will be showing her tonda paintings, which she calls Portals. Her large round mixed media paintings are meant to serve as spiritual transit aids.
Blue Moon 2015 will have a closing reception at LAST Projects on Thursday August 20th.

Shuquem’s fifty panels will then be transported to Pacifica, California’s Sanchez Art Center for their annual 50/50 art show where 90 other artists who have also taken the challenge to create 50 works in 50 days will be showing the results of their efforts. Reception August 28.

Prints of the finished pieces are currently available from saatchiart.com/shuquem.

Blue Moon 2015
feat. the Works of R.K. Shuquem and Nora Keyes

Friday, July 31, 2015 – 7:30pm – 11:30pm

LAST Projects: 6546 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 215, Los Angeles, CA 90028

More About Rk Shuquem:
Rk Shuquem uses symbolism to explore the psychology of oppression in relationship to myth and spirituality. For the last few years, his creative output of ink drawings, printmaking, music, and video has centered around a fictional narrative of a prison-based reality show called Medieval Crimes.

Shuquem’s creative work first developed as part of the DIY punk culture of the 80’s in which he published zines, pressed records, and promoted shows. In the 90’s he began to tour nationally and internationally with his own music and performance groups. He started showing visual art regularly when he opened his own gallery in Chicago in 2005. Shuquem received a BFA in Fine Art in 2004 as well as a BA in Graphic Design from CSU East Bay in Hayward, California. For several years afterwards he worked as Art Director / Studio Manager at Chicago non-profit, The Arts of Life, inc. He also directed Reversible Eye gallery in Chicago from 2005 to 2012. He currently is a mixed media and printmaking instructor at ECF Art Center, Los Angeles.

More About Nora Keyes:
Nora Keyes has been an active member of the Los Angeles underground art and music scene since the mid ’90′s. Her visual and sonic creations are, as she describes Improvisations of the multiplicities of abundant realities that exist parallel to our own solidified view. Her main focus for her visual work is painting and collage combined with paint. In these works she uses multiple perspectives to make a shape shifting condensed landscapes that aid the viewer’s mind to have their own unique vision. Currently she is working on a series of tonda paintings, she calls Portals. These pieces are personal works/ alchemical markers that follow her own psychological metamorphosis as she ages and gains wisdom. Some of these paintings will take years while others may be produced in weeks. Her current contribution musically is a project called Roco Jet. A Roco Jet is a term that came to her in a dream which refers to a highly ornate bejeweled Rococo flying air ship. The music is meant to transport the listener out of their current mood constraints and free them to fly along in sonic emerald opalescent superabundant spheres made by the filigrees of their own mental lattice. Her visual and sonic work communicate to each other aiding in the development of both. My visual work is the way I think musically. I don’t enjoy reading notes off a page so much as I enjoy thinking about music in terms of visual landscapes. The juxtaposition of colors, plays on perspective, and the movements in paint are my musical notations.

SIREN CALL RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES FOR A STRING OF DATES AND VIDEO SHOOT

NEW SONG LA CRASH TO BE RELEASED IN AUGUST

BAND IN MIDST OF KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

Based in Vienna, Austria Siren Call is Bulgarian born Yvonne Lace (vocals, bass) and US native Jason de Cordoba (guitar, backing vocals.) This multi-international duo works as a unit and has a knack for writing great hooks and bringing a multitude of different flavors to the table. They blend alternative rock with a bit of grunge and a lot of melodic pop, adding in emotional vocals to bring their sound to a poetic level.

Following up the April release of the video for their song ”Just A Man” the band gets set to drop a new single and video for the song “LA Crash” in late August.

Although they have already established themselves as contenders in the European scene the band is ready and eager to bring their music and message to the US masses. They are returning to Los Angeles this month with a string of dates on the Sunset Strip. The band has launched a kickstarter campaign to help fund their LA tour expenses and video cost, as part of this crowdfunded endeavor you are all invited to join in the fun and of course, there will be plenty of pledger only exclusives. Support their Kickstarter Campaign here: http://kck.st/1K80gEu

The band bristles with elegant, melodic aggression, potent roaring guitar and a soulful siren call.

On Saturday, July 11th, 2015, The New Collective will be hosting a live conscious interactive experience featuring performances by the Sophisticated Psychos, Stevie Blacke, Nick Ralph, Apryll Aileen, healings by Shaman Harry Paul, artwork by Magnolia Lafleur, Kyriaki Chonacas and more.

Stevie Blacke has performed as an instrumentalist, with some of the most recognizable people in the business including Pink, Madonna, U2, Alice in Chains, Rihanna, Miley Ray Cyrus, Beck & more! Magnolia Lafleur, a published writer & artist is also training with the Trinidad and Tobago National Track & Field Team for the 2016 Olympics.

The event will be a delight for all senses. Think modern day Andy Warhol, Keith Haring & Yoko Ono with full on theatre (videos & stills) all day. All are welcome to participate in the open mic with a song, comedy skit or enriching idea.

Paintings will be raffled off every hour along with gifts from Whole Foods Market (YumButter, Beauty Counter, Orly & Chonocas, etc.).

The New Collective is located at 6440 Santa Monica Blvd. Tickets are $7 in advance or $11 at the door and can be purchased online. Doors open at 2pm – activities will be going on until 2am. All ages are welcome.

Bobby Long has gone from pursuing his dreams on the London open mic scene to anticipating the August 7 release of his new album, ODE TO THINKING from Compass Records. In support of the release, he will tour the U.S. and Europe, including McCabe’s Guitar Shop on Saturday, August 1st. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

Long is best known for his powerfully evocative lyrics set to haunting melodies. Since relocating to New York in 2009, he has cultivated a large, dedicated fan base, one that allowed him to successfully implement a PledgeMusic campaign to fund the new album.

My name is Emm and I’m a 22 year old singer/songwriter/producer. I’ve been grinding in the industry for 6 years and been in and out of several contracts. Recently, I finally put out my first song “Avalanche.” I would be honored if you would be open to sharing it on your site. This song is unique because I created all of entirely by myself, and female artists that produce their own work well is rare in the business, so I was hoping that may be something that sparks your interest.

Straight out of the studio to a record deal in Japan!! Franklin Manor hits the road starting in Tokyo, July 2015. Check out the latest single “Lost Angel” released from their new album “Motive”. Motive is a New Wave Dance Rock concept album set to cast light on fake, unauthentic people in Los Angeles stepping over each other and blending in with the norm while aiming for success in the entertainment biz. Their album is available on iTunes NOW!!

Dance to songs of the past by those who have passed with DJ Merc 80!
There will be booths and games, a Sega Genius “Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker” competition, a Bettie Page photo booth, and karaoke! Play Operation with Patch Adams! Take a stroll down the Dead Celebrity Hall of Fame!

Food inspired by the spirit of Julia Child.

We strongly encourage dressing as a dead celebrity. This is a once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza! Be there!

Enjoy live comedy as you drink cheap beer in a North East LA artist loft, live/work space. Laugh because airbrushed paintings of The Virgin Mary are cheaper than artisanal churros and some sucker buying $6 gluten free donuts just made everyone’s rent go up. Come be a part of GENTRIFICATION!

Description:
Margo Rey calls her music Organica™. Organica is a ferociously nuanced hybrid of Alternative Pop that is deeply rooted in lush vocals, ambient guitars, with thick, dynamic grooves all created by humans not machines.

The Palms is a desert haunt in a desolate place called Wonder Valley. A shabby oasis run by a family known as The Sibleys, the beer costs two dollars and they sell twinkies at the bar. It has an out-of-tune piano missing some keys and its most dedicated patron is a tall mannequin with a giant cat mask for a head. The place is a treasure. Come and experience!

Jenny Swoish is a pop-country-folk-jazz-whatever-you-like singer-songwriter based in Southern California. With her flexible vocal styling she’s found herself performing in all kinds of venues, from crooning at galas to national anthems in arenas to just belting at the bar next door. When it comes her newest release “To Me,” Jenny cuts to the chase and sings about what young love means to her and how she can only speak the true words of her heart through her music.

“This is an apology song for someone who was close to me, because we had just had an argument. I’m not always great with saying what I mean when I need to, so I wrote him this song so he would know,” Swoish says.

Her debut EP, Tornado, is a nice representation of Jenny herself: fresh, heartfelt, and nothing too terribly serious. You’ll hear an unmistakable dance-twang that screams pop-country in her first single “Tornado,” but you’ll just as soon hear a sophistication in the jazz overtones of “Written in the Stars.” All songs on the EP were written and performed by Jenny Swoish. Tornado is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.

My name is Christa Nannos. I am a singer based in L.A. and have just released my second single Always and Never. I recently won third place in Indie Nation’s viral music competition for my first single Something About You. I would greatly appreciate you taking the time to listen to my latest single Always and Never!

The Nashville electro-pop band has had two Top 10 Billboard Club hits, toured with Icona Pop, Twenty One Pilots and Smashing Pumpkins, and a remix of their song was nominated for a Grammy this year. Their Mark Needham (Imagine Dragons, The Killers)-produced debut album comes out June 2nd. Watch the video for their new single “Savages” and listen to more tracks at http://www.fiveknivesmusic.com

Following his ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ award-winning performance as Frank Sinatra in ‘Rat Pack Confidential’ join
Richard Shelton as he recreates magical moments in Sinatra’s musical career.

Following a sold out performance at the world famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London over this weekend, Richard Shelton will be performing an unofficial performance of new album ‘An Englishman in Love in L.A.’ The album features some of Frank Sinatra’s original band members including Mike Lang (piano), Chuck Berghofer (bass) and Gregg Field (drums).

At the Britweek even at the Riviera Bar located in the Sofitel Hotel, Shelton will be accompanied by Alex Rudd who was voted ‘BBC Young Composer of the Year.’

Venice Family Clinic’s 37th Annual Art Walk and Auctions is coming up on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 from Noon to 6pm! Immerse yourself in Venice’s vibrant art scene with exclusive access to artists’ studios. Experience Google as a gallery and bid on works from LA’s most prominent artists. Join us in raising $650,000 to provide critically-needed health care for the 20,000 low-income, uninsured and homeless patients in our community.

Venice Family Clinic was founded in 1970 and offers necessary services including medical, dental, vision, chronic disease management and HIV care for people in need. The Clinic operates through nine sites in Venice, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Mar Vista, and Culver City.

The Art Walk and Auctions are free, open to the public, and include the Silent Art Auction, the Community Celebration, the Imagination Station for Kids, and live music and food. The Artist Studio Tours go from Noon to 4pm and require tickets that can be bought upon arrival to the venue.

Online bidding on select pieces will begin on April 24th at Noon (PST) at http://www.paddle8.com/auctions/venicefamilyclinic. The bidding will cease on May 15th, 2015 at Noon (PST). Bid early and often, your winning bid provides health care to those in need!

(Los Angeles, CA) It’s official! From the man who brought you Dodger Stadium Flea, Downtown Flea and Melrose Flea launches his next epic adventure, ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY. Curator Phillip Dane brings another community hot spot to life with a variety of over 200 vendors from 18 gourmet food trucks, beer garden, custom handmade treasures and live music featuring DJs. This vivid culture is perfect for all ages and families to bring a blanket, host an evening picnic while enjoying the great outdoors. This FREE event is a platform for selected artisans, craftsman, designers, and DIY experts for showcasing their creations and sharing their secrets.

The Autry National Center is located in the heart of Griffith Park across from the LA ZOO just off the 134 and 5 interstate. Parking and admission are FREE for all attendees including pets allowing horse owners to wrangle on the spot. There will be plenty of exciting activities for the Kids including a craft and workshop area. ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY is a recipe for bringing the community together and creating lasting memories while tasting new foods, exploring hot trends and discovering one of a kind finds.

WHAT: ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY is a curated Etsy-esque event with 200+ booths and vendors of artist, designers of fashion, jewelry, home goods, antiques, collectibles, eats and much more. http://www.theoddmarket.com

Tickets available at the Door for $20. The venue asks that reservations are made ahead of time to indicate if attendees are coming for dinner and the show or just drinks and the show. They want to ensure they have adequate staff in place. Reservations can be made at (323) 467-7444.

I am one of the founders of Dylanfest, and each year we are treated to new talented artists, singers and bands and look forward to our favorites from previous years. Our biggest challenge is getting the word out to new people who love live music and incomparably great songs. If that’s you and you’re reading this, come join us on May 3rd for 8 hours of live Dylan music. For details, go to http://www.andyandrenee.com.

I have been to many of these Dylan Fest events too. These people really know how to put on a show. So much talent in one place at one time. There is something like 50 different performers that come out on stage and play a song or two with the main band, Hard Rain, and they all rock the house. Look forward to it every year. Thanks for the reminder.

Ten years of attending these Dylsnfests – now in its 25th year has turned me from a casual Dylan fan into one with a true deep appreciation of his 500+ compositions – on 100s of topics in all music genres. And you will meet wonderful people – Hard Rain and their magical network of musician friends, attract a fun, interesting, caring fan base – you will enjoy the day! See http://www.andyandrenee.com for details – May 3 2015 in Torrance – a well spent $30-35.

“Cooper Gillespie and Greg Gordon sound a bit like the result of PORTISHEAD and Siouxsie Sioux making love while Blade Runner is on. It’s ambitious goth pop with a modern approach.” -Nothing But Hope And Passion

Artist run festival; by musicians, for everyone! Coming from a non-corporate perspective, very grass roots and youthful. An overnight camping affair under the desert stars! Headliners this year include: WARPAINT, RJD2, FAILURE, MINUS THE BEAR, DAN DEACON, THE BUDOS BAND + more!!

At this intimate session, attendees will have the opportunity to present their music and receive instant feedback from one of the industry’s most sought-out executives who selects, commissions and licenses music for campaigns for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Jason’s insights come from 20+ years of experience working in radio, management, consulting, and now as a music supervisor. He’s also a DJ on taste-maker radio station KCRW 89.9-FM.

Over 200 Placements
NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have resulted in over 200 song placements in major TV shows, movies and commercials as well as artist management, music publishing and licensing deals for participants. And creative collaborations that have resulted are too numerous to mention.
“I’ve had 3 managers and 5 years of plugging away on the Internet for contacts and had more success getting material in front of a music supervisor with NARIP’s sessions than anything previously! Please keep it up, I will definitely attend more!” – Shay Dillon, Independent

Our favorite, most elegant and creative second run cinema and cos-play presenters, Cinespia, will present Walter Murch’s darkly phantasmagoric Return To Oz (1985, 113 min), a bizarre film once considered too scary for young children. Doors 7PM/$20. More info:

Live Nation Presents Los Feliz’s own The Airborne Toxic Event, whose artful blend of rock music and orchestral arrangements have garnered them a fanatical following, and word around the Tower is that ATE is due to be in fine experimental form. Doors 7PM/Sold Out. More info:

HowStuffWorks writers Josh Clark and Charles W. “Chuck” Bryant talk about fringe science and other topics in their Webby winning podcast Stuff You Should Know (SYSK), presented on stage by Live Nation, with drive up appearance by the Smilebooth Van! Doors 7PM/$34. More info:

My name is Sage Whitaker, and I along with my friend, Zoe Jones, made a video promposal to ask Zayn Malik and Harry Styles of One Direction to prom. Since we were in ninth grade, we knew that we wanted to ask a celebrity to prom, so much so that we put it on our ‘high school bucket list.’ Now that we have actually chosen who to ask, made our video, and put it out there, we just hope that the members of One Direction can end up viewing our video in time for our prom (May 9th, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA.) It would honestly make all of our prom dreams come true considering our love for One Direction. Thank you for considering to share our video, it means the world to us.

Club America is looking to win over some new fans by expanding outside of Brazil and into the US. With the previous album, the band was recognized by MTV, PlayTV, VH1, Canal Brasil and Rolling Stone Brasil and led them to perform at international festivals like SXSW, CMW, VOV Festival, Planeta Terra Festival, Goiânia Noise and Demosul. They shared the stage with The Strokes, Beady Eye, Bombay Bicycle Club, among others. The band had the opportunity to be included in commercial campaigns for giants like Coca-Cola and Rudel Sports in Brazil and included on the worldwide launch of Windows 8.

Their new album ‘Let’s Go Outside’ will be available March 17th on digital stores like iTunes, physically on independent record stores across USA and on the official Sonovibe Records store (http://www.sonoviberecords.com). The promotional tour will include the following dates and venues:

We invite you on surrealistic journey through a tangible dreamscape. For our one-night gallery, we will highlight artists varying in mediums: mind-bending paintings and textured drawings, to luminous installations and orgasmic photography. These pieces reach into the deepest pockets of our minds and rip out everything we understand about existence!

REM will also showcase “Numinous”, an interactive geometric dome which engulfs reclining participants in an augmented reality.

So, we have a brand new band on the scene. Lucky+Love has our first single “Sexy” up on our brand new site at http://www.luckyandlove.com. The song is available for downloading. Drop me an email if you’d like to have the high fidelity song for free, and I can send you a discount code.

It’ll be on the streaming sites May 7th, 2015. Would love to know whatcha think!

Shaprece will be making her Los Angeles debut next Friday night, February 27th at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood (early set – 7pm). The show is a warm up ahead her of Spring tour dates that were recently announced including appearances at 35 Denton, SXSW, Treefort Music Fest, SASQUATCH! Music Festival, as well as shows with Beat Connection, ELEL and The Antlers.

These will be the final dates in support of 2014’s ‘Molting EP’ as her debut full length album is slated for release later this year.

Hey there, I’m Alex Dawson. I’m a local Singer/Songwriter from Miami, FL and I would LOVE for you guys to publish about me and my music on your blog. Let me talk a little bit about me and my accomplishments so far. I am an artist working with MasterKey Entertainment, the founder being my manager. Together, we traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Driven Music Conference. My manager, Vanessa Spatz, was a sponsor and so I had the opportunity to perform one of my original songs in front of an A&R from Epic Records and both Zack and Kenneth from ZK Productions. They loved me and my music so I was offered to go back to produce some tracks with ZK Productions which are known for producing for bands like All Time Low and Mayday Parade. I am now following up with Epic Records. I just released my first Single called “Your Story” and I am getting ready to go back to Atlanta to finish my first EP. You can contact me through this email or my manager’s email. Thank you

An intriguing ensemble founded in 2012, Sasha’s Bloc is an amalgam of varied artists, nationalities and experiences, all fueled by bassist and songwriter Alex Gershman to deliver a sound that is consistently big, boisterous, full of spirit and rich in everything that makes jazz linger as an American phenomenon. On Heart On Fire, Gershman is honored to have Grammy-nominated vocalist Jane Monheit perform on multiple tracks.

The group has built a name for itself in recent years via multiple sold out concerts at the key Jazz Clubs in Los Angeles, including Catalina Bar and Grill, Vibrato and Vitello’s. Gershman’s goal, via the group’s successful performances and now on Heart On Fire, is to create a signature sound for Sasha’s Bloc that he describes as “fresh, well-developed and above all lyrically progressive.” Citing Fats Waller, Scott Joplin and Duke Ellington as primary examples, Gershman comments, “My hope is that the Sasha’s Bloc will help bring these great American cultural achievements to modern life and contemporary audiences.”

Writing to you about the Echo Park, CA collective known as The Most Best. They just premiered their new music video on Free Bike Valet in anticipation of their new EP out February 3rd on iTunes, Spotify, and all major digital retailers.

Their “infectious, pulsating pop” single Gold was previously noted by iheartmoosiq as “dark and…full of playful hooks and synths”

With their new three song sampling, Watch Out, the band features the seductive vocals of Laura Peters over indie rock and synthpop grooves. You can hear it now at http://www.soundcloud.com/themostbest

The Logiquit live escape game opened on the 10th of January. Live Escape games are the new fun activity which is a must try. Real life escape is a joyful 60 minutes for teams 2-5 people. The team is closed insde a room and they have to get out through puzzles, codes and hints. We currently have 2 game rooms opened:

The Office of John Monroe
The Laboratory Of Dr. Lev Pasted

The other 3 rooms are opening very soon. Make your online reservations on our booking page.

In March of 2014, we formed The Youngest in the small, yet thanks to ZZ Top, infamous, town of La Grange, Texas. Coming from San Francisco, Chicago, Houston and Boston, we gelled as a musical group by living, eating, and playing together all day every day on a 99-acre ranch. Our first gigs were at dive bars (I mean REAL dive bars, made out of plywood) and saloons in front of who would become in a few short months our diehard La Grange fans. The newness of our surroundings proved invaluable to our creative process and we used the desolate beauty around us to write songs that reflected the incredible shift our lives had just experienced.

We recorded our album in two parts: half on the ranch in La Grange and half at our friends brand new studio in Nashville: Wild Road. It wasn’t easy whittling down our diverse and incredibly personal catalogue of music from 25+ original songs to 11 but we did it, creating an album, Feral Road, which is equal parts rock and roll, folk, and country. Feral Road was released on October 3rd of 2014. Tracks number 1 (Our Town), 2 (Thick As Thieves) , 3 (Art of Life) and 9 ((Don’t Tell Me That) I’m The One) are Feral Road’s singles.

Immediately after completing our album, we embarked on a 35+ stop, self booked Midwest tour to show our family and friends what we had been working on for the last six months. The show was a resounding success and included a show with rising country group Hugh Bob and the Hustle in Kansas City and a sold out performance in Chicago. We pride ourselves on our live shows, which we think showcase our musicianship and passion. After seeing one of our shows in Detroit, one writer suggested “schedule in pen, not pencil, a time to see The Youngest”

Being such a young band, we’re definitely looking forward to our future, which includes a four-week West Coast tour in February including shows at storied venues such as the Cubby Bear in Chicago and Off Broadway in Saint Louis. We hope to break into the festival scene this summer and continue to grow and improve as an independent band.

Rock & soul singer-songwriter Quinn Archer, and featuring the 17th street artists, will appear at LA’s treasured music club, The Mint, Friday January 16th at 9:15 p.m. (www.quinn-archer.com). Recognized as one of LA’s leading emerging gothic soul artist, Quinn Archer is known for her gritty bluesy rock style singing with pure and refreshing vulnerability.

The word diva calls to mind some of music’s most acclaimed vocalists, and most infamous bad-girl behavior. Fortunately, Rock & Soul singer Quinn Archer is the quintessential diva, but only in the former sense. Archer’s tunes, from the smoldering “Dark Places,” to the quiet, thoughtful ballad “Rest of My Days,” are siren songs—her soulful voice drawing in listeners; her lyrics expressing a disembodied longing featuring unrelenting emotion that are simply beyond words.

WHAT
Bloomingdale’s and Venice Family Clinic cordially invite you to join us for the annual Sack Lunch Series & Benefit Day! This event is dedicated to fueling women’s fire and keeping daily challenges from extinguishing our passion. Featuring panelists from the health, fashion, and entertainment field.

TICKETS
Event is complementary, however RSVPs are required as space is limited

WHO
Venice Family Clinic was founded in 1970 and offers services including medical, dental, vision, chronic disease management and HIV care for people in need. The Clinic operates through nine sites in Venice, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Mar Vista, and Culver City.

GO BETTY GO NEW EP REBOOT OUT ON JANUARY 27TH
NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE SONG “IT HAUNTS YOU NOW”
RECORD RELEASE PARTY ON JANUARY 25TH AT THE ROXY THEATRE
WITH THE DOLLYROTS AND A PRETTY MESS

Hailing from the outskirts of Los Angeles the fiery ladies of Go Betty Go are back with their original line-up and new EP REBOOT, produced by Ted Hutt (The Gaslight Anthem, Mighty Mighty BossTones, Flogging Molly) out on January 27.
Catch the new video for the song “It Haunts You Now” here: http://youtu.be/GLGNv_bpysU
With REBOOT, the incomparable Latina quartet is about to re-establish themselves as one of punk rock’s most original forces. A gloriously rough and tumble recording bristling with the band’s characteristic elegant, melodic aggression, a compelling showcase for Betty Cisneros’ big, roaring guitar, singer Nicolette Vilar’s soulful, siren call and the momentous urgency of Michelle Rangel’s bass and Aixa Vilar’s tumultuous drumming.
The new material’s more penetrating emotional statements reflect their singularly unusual shared history. Formed in 2000 when they were all attending high school in Glendale California, Go Betty Go swiftly ascended from local shows to a standing room only weeknight residency at Los Angeles dive Mr. T Bowl’s to a national reputation via reams of critical acclaim and non-stop gigging. Go Betty Go surged through two lengthy Warped tours, frequent appearances in Mexico, an attention getting invasion of South by Southwest and seemingly had it made. With the release of 2005’s Nothing is More on SideOneDummy Records, their first full length album, set out a coast to coast tour with MxPx. They never finished it—Nicolette, exhausted, unhappy and burned out, suddenly quit. Now, Go Betty Go is back as suddenly as they had split.
That renewal and excitement crackles through REBOOT like a high voltage jolt of electricity, and the girls are poised to reclaim their rightful prominence as some of the brightest, boldest women in punk rock.
REBOOT will be available for pre-order on January 13.https://www.facebook.com/GoBettyGoOfficialhttps://twitter.com/GoBettyGo

Los Angeles based psychedelic folk rock band Northern Strangers have announced the release of their new single The River Pt. 1: Fossils, available via major retail outlets February 6th, 2015. This is the first track to surface from their upcoming full-length sophomore release, set for Summer 2015. After the success of their first album MONSTERS! (“Absolutely wild and unique.” -Musical Seduction), Northern Strangers went back into the studio and rediscovered connections with the past, finding old fears and dreams relevant in our present modern age. This first single shows off inspiring musicianship and a commitment to painting a living, breathing world both musically and lyrically.

RELEASE PARTY for the single will be held February 5th, 2015 at the monthly psychedelic/jam music series THE SPIN CYCLE at TRIP Santa Monica 2101 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA Doors 8PM 21+ Free 2/5/2015

Northern Strangers formed in 2010, out of a collective love for classic psychedelic rock music from the likes of The Doors, Talking Heads, David Bowie, The Beatles and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The members’ varied musical backgrounds, ranging from classical to jazz to reggae to folk, provide a distinct flavor of psychedelic fun. Northern Strangers have built a reputation for playing energetic, charged sets throughout Los Angeles, including The Viper Room and The Roxy; as well as local Oktoberfests, wineries and street fairs. The band tours regularly and has headlined Black Mountain Family Reunion Music And Arts Festival in Guffey, CO for the past 2 years. In 2013 Northern Strangers independently released their debut album MONSTERS! -A folk rock concept piece called “smooth, energetic, romantic, fun, and thought provoking”

Bringing back Green Jello to Hollywood! YES! This is a FREE show!
If you were at their last Hollywood show, you know this is going to be a blast! The craziest, spontaneous, rock n roll, interactive party extravaganza! Live punk rock with the biggest silliest puppet head mosh pit you will ever see.

With special guests Kings of Carnage, The Alibi, UNDERMINE THE EFFECT, ‪#‎JamieHodesDrums‬ & Special Guests, *PLUS the sounds of Dj Davewave of THAT METAL BAR \m/ djing in between the bands playin everything from PRIMUS, FAITH NO MORE to MINISTRY, SABBATH, PANTERA to TOOL, MISFITS & BLACK FLAG (dj davewave funk punk metal rock ect…) and more TBA!

Musical libations will begin around 12pm at the KOMBUCHA DOG gallery in DTLA.
We’re looking forward to hearing from some new local artists including:
12p-2p Jared Burton (jaredburtonmusic.com)
1p-3p DJ Troy Doram
5p TUN
More to come!

There’s more than music happening at our Holiday Bazaar this year!

We’re kicking off the holiday with 10am yoga at the KOMBUCHA DOG gallery this Saturday! The session will be led by our friends Alex & Alex, featuring Hatha and Kundalini yoga followed by meditation. Be sure to bring your own mat!

Handcrafted vegan food perfected by our friends at Greenbelt will be served after the yoga session and throughout the day.

Our undiluted, organic kombucha will be available on tap for just $5/glass!

‘Your Big Day’ is a story of unrequited love, one shared but never invested in. It is the story of a man holding his tongue until the aisle; a love known all too well by many but admitted by only a few.

Songwriter Mark Popeney and guitarist Mark Stephenson started a band with dreams of tight vocals and memorable tunes. When vocalist Michael Pourshalimi joined in 2010, the Dream Hydra sound came to life. The mythical Hydra has many heads – if you cut one off, two will grow back in its place. After a couple heads were slashed clean off, the addition of Rory Snively on bass and Patrick Weber on drums finally gave the band the hard-hitting groove they’d been searching for.

Anchored by the co-lead vocals of Michael and the two Marks, Dream Hydra’s brand of rock is original yet familiar. With thoughtful songwriting that dances between pop and prog, polished vocal harmonies evocative of the ‘70s, and a punk edge, Dream Hydra is at times poppy, at times artful, and at all times unforgettable. The Dream Hydra sound is an ear-catching mix that recalls the Beatles, Fun, and Muse.

Dream Hydra recently released its debut album, Radiant, available on iTunes, Amazon, and your favorite online music retailer.

Dream Hydra’s epic first album, Radiant, tells a powerful story of love, the end of the world, and new beginnings.

Led by the three-way lead vocals of Pourshalimi, Popeney, and Stephenson, Dream Hydra channels classic rock greats like Queen and the Beatles in the new millennium with infectious tunes and soaring, bombastic harmonies. With toe-tapping beats courtesy of Snively on bass and Weber on drums, Dream Hydra mixes pop, alternative, progressive rock, and reggae in a blender and serves it by the pitcher. With ringing guitars, swirling synths, and rumbling bass, Radiant will have you coming back for seconds.

The end of civilization. A new love. The search for answers. Featuring songs penned by Popeney, Stephenson, and Pourshalimi, Radiant takes the listener on a timeless journey. A vision of love and loss in a shattered world. Radiant asks the question: is there a chance for redemption when all hope is gone?

Shotty is an Electro-Grunge Alt-Pop band that the world famouse Pat Moon formed in Seattle. After gaining a following in their hometown they made the move to Los Angeles. They recently signed to a new label Cautionary Tail Records, part of the Manimal Label Group collective and just released a single and music video for their song “I’m Glad It’s Over”.

It’s also available on iTunes & Spotify, and they have a new EP scheduled for release in early 2015. If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact them at this email address:

The Art of John Lennon, “So This is Christmas”
101 N. Robertson Blvd
(next to The Ivy)
West Hollywood
Friday December 12 12-8
Saturday December 13 11-7
Sunday December 14 11-6
Most people didn’t know that before John was a Beatle he was an artist, having studied at Liverpool College of Art from 1957-1960. This is a rare opportunity to see the his truly artistic side featuring nearly 100 of his drawings and songwritings. $3 suggested donation at the door to benefit Adopt the Arts, a local non-profit organization saving art and music programs in public schools. For more info on the cause go to http://www.adoptthearts.org and for a look at the collection and more background about the artwork go to http://www.johnlennonartwork.com or call 888-278-1969

Pasadena’s South Lake Avenue kicks off its holiday celebration at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 6th with fun and free activities at Shops on Lake at 345 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena. Guests can enjoy:

Live music from three of LA’s top bands:

1pm Gavin Turek: a singer-songwriter, producer and professionally trained dancer who has collaborated with some of the most eclectic names in music.

2:30pm Run River North: an acclaimed Korean-American indie folk rock musical collective who has seen extraordinary buzz in the last year including a booking on Jimmy Kimmel Live and selling out LA’s famed troubadour.

4:00pm Wildcat! Wildcat!: one of the most exciting band to come out of Los Angeles in ages garnering support for their unique blend electronic indie rock from BBC, Time and Nylon among others.

It’s just not Thanksgiving without the turkey, and this exhibit has more than 200 of them… Turkey Platters, that is! This is a must-see exhibit of artisanal platters that collector Helen Gleason (mother of Mat Gleason) has acquired over 4 decades. They depict turkeys in styles that range from realism to expressionism, and represent a history of 120 years. The six week exhibition at Red Pipe Gallery opens on November 23, runs through January 4, and is sure to get your appetite going just in time for the holidays. Many of the platters will be for sale!

The exhibit opens Sunday, November 23, from Noon – 5 PM. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday, Noon – 5 PM. This exhibit will run through Sunday, January 4, 2015. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Communication and Intimate Relating: Get less f*cked up around relationships.

December 6th, 10am-6pm
Website: TheVcc.co/LAComm
Santa Monica, CA

Let’s be honest, we all have some work to do in this arena. There are things we want that we can’t ask for.

There are things our partners’ want that we don’t know how to give them. And there’s a feeling that there might be something more to experience, but we don’t know how to tap into it.

Join Master Teachers Robert Kandell and Lianna Lifson as they offer easy to use, practical tools to improve all of your relationships — from your love life, to your parents, to your coworkers. This dynamic day will be lecture, discussion, and explorative exercises.

You will learn in the course:
A new toolset around Masterful Communication
New skills in hearing subtle messages
Find out how to educate your partners, friends and loved ones on your unique communication style
Survive the holidays! Find out how to negotiate with your family
and MORE!

Open to couples and singles.
For those searching for love and for those in love searching for truth.

My name is Paul Lawrence and I’m the executive producer for the International Sketch Comedy Championships 2014 charity benefit. Our event on November 20, this year to be held at the Inside Jokes Comedy Club in the world famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood will benefit a very worthy nonprofit group and features some of the top sketch comedy groups in the world as well as celebrity hosts and guest judges

The Temple of Art exhibit and book premieres at La Luz De Jesus Gallery on December 5, 2014 with an artist reception from 8-11pm. Temple of Art is an ongoing art and photography project over two years in the making. What started as a unique conversation between photographer Allan Amato and over 50 artists evolved into a book being published by Baby Tattoo, a bi-coastal gallery show, a prime-time panel at Comic-Con 2014 and a feature length documentary successfully funded by Kickstarter. The Temple of Art provides an insightful look into the lives of some of our favorite working artists by following the progress of the collaborations from conception to completion, documenting the process in the film and book and finally revealing the works in person at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. The gallery is located at 4633 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA. 90027 and Temple of Art will run until December 28.

GO BETTY GO ARE BACK WITH THEIR ORIGINAL LINE UP AND THEIR NEW EP “REBOOT”
COMING IN EARLY 2015
SEE THEM ON STAGEIT ON NOVEMBER 1 FOR A LIVE STREAM SHOW TO GET A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE SONGS FROM THE UPCOMING EP

Picking up where they left off the fiery and fearless girls of Go Betty Go have reunited with their original line-up, completed a PledgeMusic campaign and are planning to release an EP of all new material in early 2015. Currently the band is wrapping up recording with producer Ted Hutt.
Join them on November 1 at 6:30pM PST on StageIt.com for a special live stream show, where they will be playing songs from their upcoming EP “Reboot.” Get your ticket before they’re gone at:https://www.stageit.com/go_betty_go/day_of_the_dead_reboot_show/41228
In 2004 the band caught the attention of SideOneDummy Records and released their debut EP, Worst Enemy that spring. They toured seemingly nonstop from coast to coast behind it before entering the studio with producer Ted Hutt (Flogging Molly) to lay down a full-length album. The resulting record, Nothing Is More, was released in September 2005, accompanied by more touring with stints on the Van’s Warped Tour, television appearances, song placements on various TV shows/movies and video games.
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Go Betty Go are Sisters Nicolette (lead vocals) and Aixa Vilar (drums), Betty Cisneros (guitar), and Michelle Rangel (bass). Now with their DIY roots firmly planted the foursome is revitalized and road ready. Despite the popular saying, punk rock is still very much alive and kicking.https://www.facebook.com/GoBettyGoOfficialhttps://twitter.com/GoBettyGo

The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our time. In HERBIE HANCOCK, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, winning fourteen Grammy awards along the way. From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis’s second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock’s undeniable musical genius. Hancock shares his musical influences, colorful behind-the-scenes stories, his long and happy marriage, and how Buddhism inspires him creatively and personally. Honest, enlightening, and as electrifyingly vital as the man who wrote it, Herbie Hancock promises to be an invaluable contribution to jazz literature and a must-read for fans and music lovers. (Viking)

This evening Herbie Hancock will be in conversation with LA Times Jazz Critic Don Heckman about his life, career and his craft. Questions will be collected prior to the start of the event and a book signing will follow the event.

This is a ticketed event. There are two ticket options: $15.00 for a ticket only or $34.00 + tax for ticket and one copy of HERBIE HANCOCK: POSSIBILITIES. We are now accepting paid reservations. You may purchase your tickets online atbooksoup.com or by calling the store at 310-659-3110. Tickets and books will be available for pick-up from the store location beginning the date of the book’s release, Thursday, October 23. Reserved tickets and books may also be picked up at the Will Call tables at the venue the evening of the event. The venue is the Ricardo Montalban Theatre located at 1615 Vine St., Los Angeles. Tickets and books may be available for purchase at the venue before the event begins, while supplies last.

Imaginese Productions and the Beit T’Shuvah Creative Arts Department presents Redemption Song: an interfaith benefit concert for the art of recovery. This performance will feature artists who have been rediscovering their passion in recovery at Beit T’Shuvah & Homeboy Industries, along with incredible supporting artists from across Los Angeles. Comedy, music, spoken word and solo performance will weave together an unforgettable evening that celebrates real-life redemtion and recovery. This event takes place on Saturday, November 15th, 7pm-9:30pm at 8831 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles 90036. Tickets are $20 for the show and $35 with dinner (at 6pm) and valet parking is provided. All proceeds to support the arts programs at Beit T’Shuvah and Homeboy Industries. Please RSVP at redemptionsong.bpt.me, and find more info at LAartRising.com

Copro Gallery presents an exhibition by master artist Odd Nerdrum with a collection of his latest works. Several of Odd Nerdrum’s students will also exhibit a collection of their current paintings inspired by time at the Nerdrum school in Norway and by legendary old masters artist Apelles.

Odd Nerdrum (born April 8, 1944 in Helsingborg, Sweden), is a Norwegian figurative painter. Themes and style in Nerdrum’s work reference anecdote and narrative. His works evoke the painters Rembrandt and Caravaggio, and include still life paintings of small, everyday objects, portraits and self-portraits, and large paintings allegorical and apocalyptic in nature.

A 3 piece band hailing from Los Angeles, CA they formed back in 2012 and have been playing throughout Southern California since. Fronted by Simon Cardoza, Midnight Cities includes Martin Avelar & Nick Roumeliotis. Co-produced by Simon & Sean Tallman whos worked with Lilly Allen, Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo & Kelly Clarkson; they are self-releasing their first EP. You can stream & download it for free on their bandcamp or soundcloud.http://www.midnightcities.bandcamp.com

Slow Down Girl is the first single off their long awaited EP. You can watch it here…

I am currently working with one of Southern California’s best performers and songwriters, JEREMY CROOKS. A hip hop-rock concoction, covered with a flare of funk, his new song “When It’s Wrong” not only gets you dancing but releases a fresh rush of raw emotion while doing so.

Jeremy delivers an organic emotion seldom seen in today’s mainstream music. Evoking a distinct genre of alternative soul, his natural symphonies of substance are tied in with his crisp and captivating stage presence. He has amassed over 2.9 million views on his YouTube page and has been featured on the Ellen Degeneres Show twice, The CW’s “The Next” and Good Day Sacramento. He’s been interviewed by ClevverMusic, Sing Inc, Channel APA, he was most recently featured on the front page of the Placer Herald, and will have a feature in Sacramento Magazine’s January 2015 issue. A raw vocalist, sharp dancer, and focused creator, Crooks hails from Sacramento with a unique hunger to tirelessly empower through his craft. Jeremy is currently working on future releases coming this fall so stay tuned…

The Second Annual G2 Green Earth Film Festival to
Feature Award-Winning Eco-Documentaries at The G2 Gallery

Films include Robert Redford’s Watershed and
Trashed, narrated by Jeremy Irons
October 17-19, 2014

Venice, CA—On Friday October 17, The G2 Gallery will kick off its second annual G2 Green Earth Film Festival, a three-day event featuring screenings, filmmaker panels, after parties and more, all free and open to the public.

The G2 Green Earth Film Festival will screen environmentally themed documentaries that educate and entertain. This year’s lineup includes the Jeremy Irons-narrated Trashed, the Sissy Spacek-narrated Amazon Gold, and the Robert Redford-produced Watershed, along with a dozen other acclaimed films.

In addition to the award-winning films, G2 will be hosting panels with filmmakers, environmental experts and nonprofit leaders. On October 18, there will be a roundtable discussion on water conservation issues at 4 p.m. moderated by Robin Black, founder of The Owens Lake Project. On October 19, there will be a panel at 2 p.m. entitled, “Filmmaking As a Tool for Conservation.”

“The films we’re screening address environmental issues that are critically important,” says G2 Events Coordinator Elise Roberts. “We’re proud to make this event free to the public and appreciate the generosity of our wonderful donors who are supporting this festival with incredible food and drinks.”

The opening night of the G2 Green Earth Film Festival will screen Mile…Mile & A Half, a documentary about five friends who hike California’s historic John Muir Trail over the span of a month. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an after party that includes pizza and beer donated by South End Venice and Angel City Brewery, live music from Opus Orange and a meet and greet with the filmmakers.

The Saturday slate of films will be headlined by Trashed, a documentary about the dangers of human consumption and how that contributes hazardous waste to all parts of the world. The film will begin at 7 p.m. with snacks throughout the day donated by Angie’s Popcorn and Newman’s Own Organics.

The closing night will screen DamNation, a SXSW Audience Choice award winner about the ways in which damns have harmed our waterways. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by an after party with food and drinks donated by Chipotle and Angel City Brewery.

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Wellbeing Festival featuring the Buy Local Marketplace on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00am-5:00pm. Local businesses, non-profits and City departments gather at this free festival to provide free expertise, advice and product samples promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle for the entire Santa Monica community. Enjoy a fun filled day while raising awareness about the economic, environmental and community benefits of buying local.

Visit the interactive booths of UCLA Health, Kaiser Permanente and Providence St. John’s Health Center to meet friendly therapy dogs and receive blood pressure screenings, health education and body mass index readings. SMMUSD Jazz Band, interactive classes including ballroom dance with Arthur Murray Dance Center, Zumba, Naam Yoga LA and the Santa Monica Trainer Challenge showcasing your favorite trainers will take to the stages throughout the day. In the TECH Garden, attendees can receive one on one assistance from tech experts and participate in seminars about popular topics such as Phone Basics, Programs to Connect with Online Communities and Professional Content from local tech companies. The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows will present demos by local Chefs. Build your own disaster kit and learn CPR and pet First Aid with the Santa Monica Red Cross. And if that wasn’t enough you can even check out the newest models from LAcarGuy and Santa Monica Ford. This much anticipated event is where your fellow residents and colleagues will come together to celebrate Wellbeing Santa Monica!

The Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland is proud to present folk-rock legend Bob Dylan & His Band in concert on October 24, 25 & 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available at the Dolby box office or online at Ticketmaster.com and start at $50.00. Bob Dylan has been on what’s become known as his Never Ending Tour since 1988, playing more than 2,500 gigs during this incredible run. Dylan’s current backing band — all of whom played on his 2012 studio album, Tempest — has a bit of a country vibe, and usually features guitarists Stu Kimball and Charlie Sexton along with Tony Garnier (bass), drummer George Receli (drums), and Donnie Herron (pedal steel, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, violin, viola). For more information, please visit hollywoodandhighland.com/events

Compton musician MARLON WELCH is a musical amalgam. Defying traditional genre categories, Welch carves out his own niche in the current musical landscape by combining musical elements evocative of old school R&B legends like Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye with modern pop tastes to produce a fresh sound. His new single IN THE CROWD is the exciting first glimpse into his eclectic musical persona. The track fearlessly kicks off with Welch’s bare vocals and quickly explodes into an up-tempo musical melting pot combining a strong modern beat with jazzy referential brass accompaniments. By harkening back to earlier eras of Blues and Soul, Welch unpretentiously elevates his R&B sound to a level of sophistication that is often lacking in the genre while simultaneously injecting levity through its pop characteristics. This unexpected merger of old and new produces a sound that is undeniably feel-good and catchy while maintaining musical integrity through its classic R&B references.

As a lifelong artist, musical integrity has notable importance for Welch. Growing up in a household dedicated to classic R&B and performing weekly in the church choir left Welch’s musical identity imprinted with elements of soul, funk, and gospel. Concurrently, Welch maintained appreciation for modern performers and sounds. Passionate about entertainment from a young age, Welch entered a local poetry contest, which gave him the opportunity to meet Beyoncé Knowles. After hearing Welch’s piece, Welch recalls the living legend meeting his gaze and firmly telling him to keep writing and never abandon his musical dreams. Welch cites this experience as a defining moment; when his musical dreams became his identity.

While IN THE CROWD is not Welch’s first foray into the music industry, it marks his first true musical introduction to the world. As a young artist, Welch released an EP, which led to prominent opportunities with Capitol Records that exposed him to all aspects of life as a recording artist. Having opened for major artists, composed music, performed in front of large audiences as part of a national tour, and recorded a music video for his lead single, Welch was fully immersed in the music industry by age 20.

After being delivered a shocking medical diagnosis, Welch suffered clinical depression and chose to take a hiatus from recording to focus on his health and education by returning to the Los Angeles Recording School. Through months of therapy and introspection, Welch achieved a deeper understanding of himself. When he slowly resumed songwriting and collaborating with other artists, he found that he had a radically different persona. His message was more sincere, his delivery more vulnerable, and his image more bohemian. Welch had entered a new era musically, and began developing a new EP as an independent artist, allowing him greater sincerity in both his image and sound. Despite facing adversity and spiritual rebirth at a young age, Welch maintains exuberance by choosing to boldly reemerge on the music scene as a bohemian, eclectic artist inspired by Soul and infused with modern pop/dance as showcased in IN THE CROWD.

‘Stand Up for Main Street’ 2014 – a Comedy Benefit for National Consumer Watchdog Group Public Citizen

Because Democracy Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum, Good Government Groups Need Public Support as Well as a Great Sense of Humor

WHAT: An all-star line-up of comics are waiting in the wings to lend their support to Public Citizen – one of the nation’s preeminent public interest groups – at its annual comedy fest, “Stand Up for Main Street.” For 43 years, the take-no-prisoners consumer advocacy organization has been standing up to government and the undue influence of corporations. Now we have a group of hard-charging comics who are returning the favor by doing stand-up for us.

The Washington, D.C.-based watchdog group is a champion of the public interest, representing citizens’ rights before the executive branch agencies, Congress and the courts. The organization remains fiercely independent because it accepts no money from corporate or government entities, relying on funding from member support, foundations and the generosity of average Americans. Its programs include public health and safety, financial reform, campaign finance reform, fair trade practices, government transparency, environmentally sound energy policy and more.

Nothing can quite prepare you for the leap that Sonya Bender of Crystal Sister has taken with her first self-titled EP. Through the collaborative efforts of Bender and producer Daniel Luttrell (Sky Ferreira and Nikka Costa), Crystal Sister successfully bridges the gap between the genres of lo-fi chill wave and ethereal pop. With a wide array of layered vocals, shimmering synths, and tracks boasting in fresh, insightful lyrics, Bender’s artistic vision is truly realized on the upcoming EP which is both aesthetically moving and compelling. The music itself focuses primarily on the joy and heartbreak of relationships. From the harsh realities of love lost and rediscovered, the struggles to remain hopeful, to the battles with one’s identity.

“Inside My Heart” revels in the overwhelming vulnerability between lovers brought together by true passion, while spotlighting the disillusion of love that comes from giving oneself entirely to another.

“This is likely the track that is missing from the Drive Soundtrack…Complete playlist composite of Chvrches, Grimes, and Pawws…”
-Killing Moon

“She showcases a pop edge that seemingly draws from the likes of Gwen Stefani, in being super slick, whilst focusing on massive choruses..”
-Crack In The Road

Hello! My name is Zach. Im an La based videographer. Im in the middle of this long term project to help give a voice to the people of highland park. this is the video we just launched. It is literally just people\’s opinion on highland park. We realized that by filming this project on york street, we only got half of the town. The other half hasn’t been heard form. So we will be filming again over the next few months, getting more interviews. but if you could help promote this, it would be awesome. I want the people to have a voice, and this is a perfect outlet for that!
Link to video:https://vimeo.com/106078680
Website:
highlandparkis.la

Dust off your dancing shoes and ready your show-stopping moves because 826LA, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center supporting students 6 to 18, is hosting a dance-a-thon for its 10th anniversary.

826LA is inviting all dancing machines to dance their hearts out for a worthy cause. Every dollar raised goes to 826LA’s free writing and tutoring programs.

Collect or donate at least $100 to get your official dance-a-thon number and be eligible to win prizes. But don’t just stand there. Bust a move!

Judges Joel Arquillos of 826LA, comedian Al Madrigal, Sonja Rasula of UNIQUE LA, and Rivka Rossi of HelloGiggles will be giving out prizes for Best Moonwalk, Best Friends Dancing, Most Convincing Robot, Best Dressed, Jitteriest Jitterbug, and Most Authentic Worm. Those voted People’s Choice and Dance Machine (Best Dancer), as well as those who Fundraise the Roof (top fundraisers for individual and team), will be awarded the grand prizes.

Marc Evan Jackson (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” 22 Jump Street, The Kings of Summer) will host the dance-a-thon, and recording artist Moby will attend as a special guest.

Pumping up the jams all night long will be a revolving door of popular DJs, including KXLU’s Mukta Mohan, dublab’s Lee Robinson, Origami Vinyl’s Neil Schield, Funky Sole’s Clifton Weaver (aka DJ Soft Touch), and LA Record’s Chris Ziegler. Contestants who raise more than $2,500 will get to “turn the beat around” and have their song request thrown into the mix during the final hour of the dance-a-thon.

Additional perks will be given to top moneymakers, and many more prizes and surprises are in store.

Join us at Emerged at Alpha Venice, a group exhibition that will coincide with the Venice Art Crawl on Thursday, September 18th! This event will feature contemporary works of art by local artists as well as live music by up and coming local bands and DJs at Alpha Venice, the high tech Nike gym.
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Emerged Productions

I wanted to share a special event with you that I know you will appreciate.

I hold a FREE Arcade every Saturday in town.

My Arcade Warehouse is a discount shop that opens its doors to the public one day a week to encourage families to get reacquainted with classic games they haven’t seen in years. All for free. No quarter, no cover charge.

I am proud to share that in just over 1 month we have had over 1,000 visitors.

Please join us next Saturday and relive your favorite Arcade Classics with over 60 free to play games.

On the 26th of September extraordinary music makers will convene in downtown Los Angeles for a night of mind altering entertainment in celebration of the new album Release the Ground from The Crazy Never Die. This truly unique musically experience will feature live, loud aural stimulation from Sunstar, Bodysnatchers, Maramba, and The Crazy Never Die.

Entrance is in the alley between Main and Spring and 3rd and 2nd, known also as Harlem Pl.

Thursday, Sept 11 at 9:30pm, Michelly Cordova takes the stage for a showcase performance at House Of Blues Sunset, Foundation Room. Be there for the release of her new single “Love is a mystery” and a special treat we hope you will enjoy. Michelly will be joined on stage by Josh Gonzales (bass), Sam Meek (guitar), and Lauren Stradmann (drums). Join us at the House of Blues as Michelly lights up the Foundation Room at 9:30pm.

The multitalented band, FOREBEAR, originally known as Wise Cub, who will be making their debut performance at The Silver Lake Lounge on Tuesday, September 9th @ 10:00PM. With a strong vocal presence and superior harmonies, the band has made the jaws drop of many.

Originally known as WiseCub, which formed in 2010. Scott Goldbaum (lead vocals, guitar), Molly Rogers (viola, keys, vocals), Mike Musselman (drums), and Nick Chamian (bass) seamless went through their evolution to Forebear a year ago. Taking cues from cinematic and classical influences, Forebear creates and molds a surreal listening experience with solos that are sometimes brooding, sparse statements; and other times lyrical, fleeting phrases.

Flawlessly weaving together a truly unique voice with spectacular harmonies, Forebear creates beautiful songs that people will talk about long after the final notes are played. “Sixty seconds in and suddenly I’m aware that I don’t care about the band I came to see anymore, so long as he keeps singing. The honesty and passion in his has the entire audience holding its breath and when he finally stops, we roar.” (Flip XY Magazine)

Are you an artist that wants to discover a place where they can connect and build an artistic village?

On September 7th from 2pm-8pm come to Schkapf (6567 Santa Monica Blvd, 90038) and find what you’ve been looking for.

Come and join us, for a minute or for hours: explore the space, converse, listen to tunes, imbibe libations, eat some blini (crepes) with butters & jams and VOTE for SCHKAPF, “one of the most discussed projects on LA2050 CREATE”. There will be performances, workshops, experiences, engagements happening every hour. From yoga sessions, to drumming jams, to stage fighting adventure, to singing simple and fun tunes.

Find more information at bit.ly/2050Party
And vote for us at bit.ly/SchkapfLA2050

On October 3, 2014 Voila Gallery and The Lyric Theatre welcome Ruthie Foster, for the release of her new album “Promise of a Brand New Day”.

Bio
From houses of worship to houses of blues, Ruthie Foster has always been a rafter-rattler. And with a soul-filled voice honed in Texas churches, she can move audiences to tears or ecstasy — sometimes in a single song. Her last two albums, 2009’s The Truth According to Ruthie Foster and 2012’s Let It Burn, moved the Recording Academy to deliver Best Blues Album Grammy nominations; her latest, Promise of a Brand New Day, releasing August 19 on Blue Corn Music, could make her a contender once more.

For this effort, Foster put Meshell Ndegeocello in charge as her producer and then got out of the way, letting the lauded singer and bassist call the shots regarding players, takes, and mixing. “I wanted this album to highlight Ruthie’s voice and also communicate her vibe, give a fuller picture of her artistry and ability,” explains Ndegeocello. “She really trusted me with the music and I think we’ve made something that complements and holds its own alongside the power of her voice.”

Join us Friday for one last night at the Commuter Workspace LA, located at 157 W 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Bring your bike for complimentary bike-wash, tune-ups and bike valet provided by LACBC. Compete to win a tokyobike and other prizes in the Goldsprints races, and bring your old jeans for a chance to win a Limited Edition Brooks Cambium Denim Saddle!

Announcing the new Los Angeles band Love is the Law
For this of you in LA:
We’re releasing an album in about two months but have four songs available to hear right now, one of which is called ‘LA Traffic’. This song was conceived in my car during the stale rush of Los Angeles traffic, with the setting of the sun in the amazing West. My lyrics show the city of LA as the Promised Land with a huge waiting line. It parallels the American Dream, which is what the city of LA personifies to so many people, ourselves included. Free download on our website.http://www.loveisthelaw.comhttps://soundcloud.com/love-is-the-law-music

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR VAGABOND’S “9 CIRCLES” AMIDST RENEWED CONFLICT IN IRAQ

Los Angeles, August 20, 2014 – A volatile young man and ex-soldier must face his demons in the award-winning 9 CIRCLES by Bill Cain. New L.A. theatre company, VAGABOND, produces while Alexis Jacknow directs the show, which runs Sept. 12 – Oct. 5 at The Sherry Theater in North Hollywood’s Arts District.

Based on the true story of Iraq War soldier Steven Dale Green and the 2006 Mahmudiyah killings, 9 CIRCLES follows Private Daniel Reeves on a haunting journey while seeking redemption for crimes he committed during his time in Iraq. Green was the first to be convicted under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act in 2009 for the rape and killing of a young Iraqi girl and her family. He committed suicide last February. “We are the first production to mount this play since Steven Dale Green committed suicide in prison this year,” says Jacknow. “There is a responsibility and gravity that comes along with that that the cast and I want to honor. I hope that 9 CIRCLES will make audiences reflect on how we pass judgment on others, both in our daily lives and as citizens of this country.”

The audience is the jury in Reeves’ trial and, in the 36-seat Sherry Theater, they will have no choice but to witnesses an acute examination of some of the most complex issues facing our society today.

“We wanted our inaugural show to be something relevant that sparked conversation, but also took people on an amazing journey,” explains Executive Director of Production, Alex Hughes. “9 CIRCLES uses a soldier’s post-traumatic mind as a lens to explore topics of the post-war health of veterans, capital punishment, and the state of our nation after an unpopular 13-year war.”

To pay tribute to soldiers, past and present, VAGABOND will present a special preview of 9 CIRCLES exclusively for veterans and their families on Thursday, September 11th. VAGABOND has worked closely with the USVAA (United States Veterans Artists Alliance) throughout the production and will present talkbacks with American veterans at the Sunday matinee performances.

For the first time since 2009, Mission of Burma head back to the West Coast at the end of the month! Since the band’s last visit out west, they have released two innovative and successful releases including Unsound and the two disc deluxe compilation Learn How: The Essential Mission of Burma. From their first album VS. which has been revered as one of the most important post-punk records of all time, Mission of Burma has continued to reinvent, challenge, and play incredible live shows as one of the most influential and exciting bands to have emerged from the post-punk era.

You can find complete information for their upcoming show in LA below:

Come through for a night of cutting edge electronic music. Tickets are only $10 when bought under the HTA discount. Buy your tickets HERE -http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5346295&pl=shealy

August 30, between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Noosa Finest Yoghurt is giving free admission to the first 500 people to visit Redondo’s Seaside Lagoon on Saturday, August 30. To celebrate its two new summer flavors – Coconut and Pineapple – the Aussie style yoghurt company is hitting cities across the US, mixing Aussie culture with local culture in a big way.

224 E. 11th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 8 PM – 2 AM, Astroetic Studios will open its doors for its grand-opening event, entitled Sensory. The night will highlight each of the five senses through artistic expression and community-based projects.

What to Expect:
Hearing – Live Music
Live bands ranging in style from urban hip-hop to sultry folk rock and house DJ’s to psychedelic rap will take the stage. Los Angeles locals including Illie and Vibes of a Tribe are set to headline. Others include A.E. Fox, J Dub, and SNKNGL + Hundertmark.

Smell – Aromatherapy
Venice-based skin-care and nutrition group Pulse Organics will educate and spread the powers of aromatherapy through various essential oils and body care that are guaranteed to soothe and awaken the mind.

Taste – Local Beer and Local Food
Astroetic Studios is brewing an in-house “Double Belgian IPA” especially for the evening. A secret, special guest chef will be on deck and food trucks TBD will be stationed outside to please the palette.

Touch – Feelies and Motion Light
A textured playground and scientific lamps will be exhibited to delight and fascinate.

About Astroetic Studios:
Astroetic Studios is a brand-new video/photo production studio and event space located at 224 E. 11th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90015 in the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles. Measuring in at 2,800 square feet with high ceilings and breathtaking views of Downtown LA it is a great space to both channel and display creativity.

Our event is known to be the largest and oldest Korean cultural festival in the country.

Here is some information about us:
The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation was founded in 1973, as leaders of the burgeoning Korean immigrant community of the greater Los Angeles area recognized the importance of preserving their ethnic identity and organized the Los Angeles Korean Festival. As a non-profit organization, the LAKFF organizes the annual Los Angeles Korean Festival with the assistance of its numerous sponsors. With over 400,000 attendees each year, the Los Angeles Korean Festival is one of the largest ethnic celebrations in the nation.

The mission of the Los Angeles Korean Festival is not only to provide an opportunity for the young Korean-American second generation to appreciate their culture and heritage, but also to serve as an instrument for which people from all ethnic groups can learn and experience Korean culture.

This year’s Los Angeles Korean Festival (the 41st annual festival) will be held from Thursday, September 18th to Sunday, September 21st.

The U.R. ART Music Festival returns to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica with musical guests Doc Martin, DROOG, Brett Johnson and more. The monthly day-party features the best music, food, fashion, art, and sustainability programs for a full day of dancing under the Santa Monica sun. For more information visit http://urartfestival.com

WHAT IS RAW?
RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that handpicks and spotlights local artists. RAW selects artists in visual art, film, fashion, music, performing art, hair and makeup artistry, and photography. RAW showcases these artists in monthly events in artistic communities across California, including Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach San Diego and San Francisco. RAW’s mission is to provide tools, resources and exposure to emerging artists who deserve to be seen heard and loved! The above artists have been chosen as RAWartists. Please join us in celebrating their creativity, ideas, and cultural leadership

KICKBALL FOR A HOME Celebrity Kickball Tournament
Set for August 16 at USC

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption launches new national fundraising campaign

WHAT: Join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA) for an exciting kickball tournament, where top teams and celebrity supporters will go head to head to win the ultimate championship, all to help children in foster care find forever families. Kickball for a Home will be held in Los Angeles on August 16, 2014, at the University of Southern California’s Cromwell Field from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Because adoption is a team effort, Kickball for a Home will raise money and awareness for children in Los Angeles, and the more than 100,000 children in the U.S. who are waiting in foster care to be adopted.

The campaign will launch on July 14, 2014 on CrowdRise at CrowdRise.com/KickballForAHome, where players can register to compete in a fundraising challenge for team spots in the single elimination tournament. The final teams in the championship game will win the chance to be joined on the field by celebrity players.

Kickball for a Home will have non-stop action including live musical performances, celebrity appearances, kickball skeeball, corn hole, giant Jenga, oversized bowling, and more.

The Coca-Cola Company generously supports the National “Kickball for a Home” program so that funds raised go directly to support the Foundation’s programs and awareness initiatives.

As the only nonprofit charity dedicated to finding homes for children waiting in foster care, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption will use the money raised to educate the public on adoption from foster care, and provide grants to support more adoption recruiters across the country who use the Foundation’s signature child-focused recruitment program. Children served through this program are up to 300% more likely to get adopted – children who many have considered “unadoptable.”

RSVP: A media alert with additional details and a full list confirmed attendees is forthcoming. If you are interested in attending/covering the event, please email kickball@sunshinesachs.com for additional details.

MORE ON DTFA:The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity exclusively dedicated to finding permanent homes for the more than 130,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives. To learn more, visit davethomasfoundation.org or call 1-800-ASK-DTFA.

The Legendary California Beer Festival (CBF) is coming back to Bonelli park bigger and better in 2014! The California Beer Festival in San Dimas is all about two things – great craft beer, and the celebration of that beer. This lake side Craft Beer festival features over 60 craft brews on tap, food trucks, live music and bikini Bocce Ball! This is a chance to expand your mind and educate yourself on new and old styles of craft beer! Situated on the shady shores of the park’s 250 acre reservoir, the event is guaranteed to be refreshing in more ways than one.

Synopsis:
See what makes Skid Row tick, a tell all, never before seen, raw documentary about the harsh reality of the street life in Los Scandalous – Skid Row. The homeless capital of The United States.

Watch through my lens, as I show the true gutter life in Los Angeles; from prostitution, homelessness, hard addiction, the drug dealers perspective, police corruption and the system designed to keep them all there.

My name is Shanks Rajendran and I’m a 28 year old Australian filmmaker. I shot this documentary to uncover the truth about Skid Row, the people, the place, and the politics behind it.

What: The 4th Annual Surf & Skate Silent art auction celebrates the iconic surf and skate culture LA is known for with one-of-a-kind surfboards and skate decks designed by artists, celebrities and professional athletes.
This event is a destination for both young influencers and established art collectors from the fields of art, athletics, entertainment and philanthropy. The relaxed, Southern California vibe flows as guests enjoy live music, food trucks and a chance to out-bid each other on cutting edge art for a good cause. The event will raise $40,000 in critical funds to provide quality, primary health care to 24,000 people on the Westside of Los Angeles.

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles invites you to join us for the Saturday, July 26th 2014 film screening series and after-party event at the AT&T Center in Downtown LA with a filmmaker lounge throughout the evening.

You will have the opportunity to meet the directors of each film, the actors and other crew + participate in a live audience Q&A. There are pre-receptions and after-parties for each program. Admissions to the programs are only $5 online or $7 at the door or $15 for an all-night access pass which includes the screening ticket and access to the filmmaker lounge. Visit the NewFilmmakers LA Official Website at http://www.NewFilmmakersLA.com for more information and to purchase your ticket now!

Tour L.A. one bite at a time at our annual food and wine festival, August 29-31 at Paramount Pictures Studios. Stroll through the studio’s famous back lot as you sample and savor L.A.’s best restaurants. There will be 3 evening events (Opening Night, Dinner with a Twist and Flavors of L.A.) as well as 2 daytime events (Field to Fork and Sunday Brunch). Get tickets to an event that’s authentically L.A.

VIO – KEEP ON LOVIN’ LISTENING PARTY
Thursday, July 10, 2014
8-10 pm
AROMA BAR AND GRILL
(formerly Aroma Bakery Cafe)
7373 Sunset Blvd, LA 90046
Los Angeles-based EDM band, Vío, are releasing their debut EP, Keep On Lovin’, which features a mix of electro pop, trip hop and neoclassical dark wave. You are invited to their Listening Party, and feast on free cookies and coffee on Thursday, July 10th at Aroma Bakery Bar and Grill, 7373 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, 90046.
There is plenty of Valet parking behind Aroma entering from Sunset Blvd just before the restaurant. It is FREE the 1st hour, and $3 after your 1st hour. Aroma Bar and Grill (323) 850-8120.
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Band info: The Keep On Lovin’ EP is partially produced by ‘Scobra’, and features collaborations with ‘Gentleman Junkie’ front-man, Ed Korn, and ‘So High Above the Sky’. Keep On Lovin’ precedes their single, Don’t Say That, receiving airplay in Europe, as Vío was selected as Featured Artist on the radio show Gaga Eletrix GETV. Vío was recently Artist of the Week on Normality’s RantRadio Industrial, and made it to the top 10 finalists in the Blast Your Music Contest at Stage Red Studios.

When onstage, Vío combines electronic dance music with live instrumentation such as viola, guitar, drums, keyboard and bass guitar. This is reflected in the music of Keep On Lovin’, mixing modern and ancient, organic and digital. Keep On Lovin’ has many themes like desire, compassion and even politics, with a dark, seductive and ethereal sound you can dance to. The upbeat, yet mellow “Out of Sync (Renaissance Remix)” is followed by neoclassical “Question”, which delves into themes like the Inquisition and the Occupy movement. “Don’t Say That” is a trip hop anthem which ponders censorship, and was chosen as May’s selected Track of the Month on UK’s Ads Record’s Podcast and streamed globally. Vio’s video, ‘Don’t Say That’, has also been chosen as Video of the Month for July!http://violetamoreno.com/video-of-the-month-for-july/

The Great Root Beer Taste Off will finally settle the question on everyone’s mind – what IS the best root beer? Tasters will have more than 75 types of root beers, birch beers and sarsaparillas to sample and make their own decision. In addition, guests can enjoy music and soda fun in the parking lot and stock up on all of Galco’s beverage offerings.

As always, Galco’s Summer Soda Tasting 4 is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition that is working to re-open Los Angeles’ first museum as well as the Casa de Adobe to display portions of the museum’s spectacular collections.

To buy all-inclusive $12 ticket ($5 for children ages 5-11) and more information: http://www.friendsofthesouthwestmuseum.com. (Tickets are $15 day of event.) Advanced tickets are on sale at Galco’s (cash or check only).

The Freaks will be Invading Hollywood! On Saturday night, July 19th, at the famous Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Blvd., two classic horror films, Nosferatu and Freaks, will be enjoyed with a special screening, followed by a fantastic Carnival Masquerade in the courtyard of the theater. Special guests include Cirque Berzerk and LA Tour guide legend Crimebo the Clown. Attendees are urged to dress in the freakiest-best costumes; there is a costume contest with cash prizes, a short horror film festival premiere, an Oddities Bazaar, speciality drinks provided by the iconic Pig ‘n Whistle, and much more. Visit http://4hourfilmfestival.com/ for more details.

Based out of Los Angeles, Dreaming Bull is what you get when you mix rock ‘n roll with dirty juke joint blues and gospel shouts. Their self produced, self-titled album is out now.

The band is a work of collaborative musical art by Gabe Rowland and Nic Capelle. It was a chance meeting between music lifers: Gabe’s band opened for Nic’s in Chicago, the two – Gabe from Northeast LA and Nic from Western Australia – bonded over a mutual love of “dusty, old vintage gospel and lost blues.”

“On an ice-cold walk down Irving Park in Chicago,” Gabe explains, “we decided: heavy gospel influence, a little garage-psychedelic… We always acknowledge those parameters,” Gabe continues, “but the music takes on a life of its own. Once it gets dragged through all the early Van Halen records that are in your gut, it’s going to come out modern.”

A lot of craft goes into what sounds like abandon. Gabe sat behind the kit for Moby, John Cale and his own bands Momma Stud (Virgin) and The Peak Show (Atlantic), and is a go-to collaborator for Beastie Boys producer Mario C. Nic’s first band won an international talent search when he was 20. His later outfit Capelle built a fierce following in Europe.

Their sound has already been prized by music supervisors. The songs “No Use” from the debut album added dramatic punch to the season finale of USA’s “Suits.” And “Get Things Done” soundtracked Carl’s Jr.’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” ad while “Dirty Girl” fit the vibe for FX’s “Sons of Anarchy.”

On Thursday, July 31 at 7:00pm, Run River North will join the Koreatown Youth and Community Center in presenting the 13th Annual Benefit Concert in association with the Korean American Music Foundation and the Korean American Women’s Association at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall. Music Director Seung Ju Kim and Artistic Director David Benoit will put on a show that will move and inspire you with this year’s line-up.

The first annual Youbloom@LA will take place from November 14 to 16 in various venues in Northeast LA. 100+ US and international bands/solo musicians will perform over the 3 days. All gigs will be FREE entry.
There will also be a Youbloom ticketed conference which will see music industry professionals from all over the world hosting discussion panels, learning rooms, masterclasses and speed sessions. More details to follow.
For more info on Youbloom (The Global Music Village) or to apply to play see http://www.youbloomla.com
Follow us @ http://www.facebook.com/youbloom and https://twitter.com/youbloom
This November Northeast LA is going to rock with Youbloom fever… dont miss it!

I hope this email finds you well . How are you ? I was hoping to catch your interest re: the following project I am working on .

As I noticed driving through Los Angeles how many retail store fronts are available for rent and just siting there empty I revisited the idea again to use empty store fronts as stage to showcase local artists. A public ART installation that will reenergize the neighborhood so to speak

My thought behind it is , that trendy shopping areas in Los Angeles are NOT losing its cachet, they are simply in transition to become even more beautiful. Even though a lot of the stores are vacant, despite drastic rent reductions, it sometimes does look a little meek around town , realizing that all the glamorous stores have either closed or moved and have left behind a rather “ugly” promenade of empty store fronts .

In order to make this transition a bit more exciting , I have teamed up with local commercial real estate agents and landlords, gathered 8 very talented artists , and we are trying to use the empty store fronts for ART displays until a new renter have signed a new lease .

Everyone benefits from it :

– Provides an exciting new way to market vacant properties to potential tenants

– Increases pedestrian traffic to surrounding busainess

– Showcases vacant retail spaces in new ways, inspiring new users

– allows artists to showcase their work to exhibit their work

– Offers emerging artists the oppurtunity to exhibit their work

– Increases the presence of ART in the community

So in order to cover direct expenses , I started a kickstarter campaign hoping to raise and to create awareness for this project . I got a great responds , many well wishes, but I was hoping that maybe you would be interested to highlight the effort of promoting community art as well ? It is such a great project and it does take a village to get it going .

Momentage is hosting it’s 1st LA photowalk in Santa Monica. We’ll explore the area’s cool architecture and hot spots including 3rd Street Promenade, Ocean Front Walk, the Santa Monica Pier, and sunset at the beach. Enjoy meeting other photographers of various backgrounds and skill sets, and take lots of photos!

Before the photowalk, we’ll be hosting an Intro to Momentage at the Apple Store Santa Monica. Our Apple presentation will include product highlights and previews, plus a timelapse presentation by one of our community members, Brian Hawkins.

The Apple event starts at 6pm. Please register here: bit.ly/1izKphP (please note: there is limited space for this event and you need to register on Apple’s site).
For the 7:30 pm Santa Monica Sunset Photowalk you can rsvp here: http://bit.ly/1jBvFSU.
See you then!

About Momentage: We’re a community for the new creatives where you can combine photos, video + SoundImages into a single post creating a vivid + shareable storytelling moment. http://www.momentage.com

Emerged is proud to present a group exhibition at Alpha Venice. Local artists will show case contemporary art work of photography, painting and drawing. This event will coincide with the Venice Art Crawl, Thursday June 19.

As a high tech gym, Alpha Venice is the only one in the country to be built in partnership with Nike. Alpha Venice offers members a unique mix of fitness options, all based around functional training.http://alphavenice.com/

The Venice Art Crawl’s goal is to strengthen communication and collaboration within the Venice community through monthly art events.http://www.freshbakedbakery.com/

7HORSE RELEASE NEW ALBUM SONGS FOR A VOODOO WEDDING
BAND PLAYS MOLLY MALONE’S ON JUNE 29

“Songs for a Voodoo Wedding’ are back alley tales, gin joint anecdotes and street corner legend backs by throw back blues playing which would make Robert Johnson stand up and profess his love to 7Horse.” – Innocent Words

7Horse’s Joie Calio and Phil Leavitt are releasing their new album Songs For A Voodoo Wedding today, produced by the two longtime friends and bandmates, engineered by Jonathan Chi and Scott Gordon, mixed by Dave Way and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band is currently on the first wave of their summer dates.

“their musical chemistry is clear throughout the album” –Celebrity Café

The duo’s well-versed roots in rock ‘n’ roll’s rich past and previous success with both solo and collaborative projects have catapulted 7Horse to noteworthy status. The release of the new album coincides with The Holy Day of Voodoo: St. Johns Eve, a celebration that honors the Voodoo Queen Maria Laveau, and much of the inspiration for the new album comes from a visit to New Orleans. The Big Easy is a city the vocalist/drummer had visited often while on tour, but he’d never spent considerable time there until he went to attend a friend’s wedding. “It got the juices flowing.” Explained Leavitt said.

”a unique sound with skill behind it” – The Examiner.com

From Calio’s dirty blues licks to Leavitt’s earnest, unadorned vocals, Songs for a Voodoo Wedding sounds like the work of two guys who’ve turned over the soil and found the roots. Calio points out, it doesn’t feel like a do-over. “We don’t feel like this is the second bite off the apple,” he says. “That was a different apple. This is the one.”

“His lyrics are woven in aberration, sarcasm and a subtle absurd prestige with a visceral delivery and burly vocals that exude confidence and grace like someone on the radio. Nhat is a far landing from the sometimes awkward and amateur transmittal stumbling in from the bulk of most DIY nerdcore.” – Artist PR

My name is Alexander and I am writing on behalf of a mobile location-based guide to the world’s best bars and drinks – DrinkAdvisor. Our app is available in iOS and Android versions, and it provides users with free access to exclusive information on over 6,000 of the best bars and nightclubs in 145 cities worldwide. The app also contains a wealth of information on the origins of well-known drinks, and recipes for cocktails. It is an indispensable tool both for active city slickers and for travelers, as it only provides information on the best places in town that are really worth a visit.

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7HORSE SONGS FOR A VOODOO WEDDING OUT NOW
DUO TO PLAY
June 26 The Marine Room Tavern Laguna Beach, CA
June 27 Molly Malone’s Los Angeles, CA

“Songs for a Voodoo Wedding’ are back alley tales, gin joint anecdotes and street corner legend backs by throw back blues playing which would make Robert Johnson stand up and profess his love to 7Horse.” – Innocent Words

7Horse’s Joie Calio and Phil Leavitt are releasing their new album Songs For A Voodoo Wedding today, produced by the two longtime friends and bandmates, engineered by Jonathan Chi and Scott Gordon, mixed by Dave Way and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band is currently on the first wave of their summer dates.

“their musical chemistry is clear throughout the album” –Celebrity Café

The duo’s well-versed roots in rock ‘n’ roll’s rich past and previous success with both solo and collaborative projects have catapulted 7Horse to noteworthy status. The release of the new album coincides with The Holy Day of Voodoo: St. Johns Eve, a celebration that honors the Voodoo Queen Maria Laveau, and much of the inspiration for the new album comes from a visit to New Orleans. The Big Easy is a city the vocalist/drummer had visited often while on tour, but he’d never spent considerable time there until he went to attend a friend’s wedding. “It got the juices flowing.” Explained Leavitt said.

”a unique sound with skill behind it” – The Examiner.com

From Calio’s dirty blues licks to Leavitt’s earnest, unadorned vocals, Songs for a Voodoo Wedding sounds like the work of two guys who’ve turned over the soil and found the roots. Calio points out, it doesn’t feel like a do-over. “We don’t feel like this is the second bite off the apple,” he says. “That was a different apple. This is the one.”

I was inquiring about submitting to be considered for an article/write-up on your blog!

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The Annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks is a daylong event of mask making, life sized puppets, art, food, music and the discovery of the African history and culture of the surrounding communities of Leimert Park. This year’s musical performance features Caribbean dance band KiT Tradishonal whose electronic alter ego KiT was recently profiled in the New York Times and Rolling Stone Magazine.
Sponsors & Partners: The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Sony Pictures Entertainment, The James Irvine Foundation, Leimert Park Art Walk, and KAOS Network.

MashUp Contemporary Dance Company Presents: The Art of Geometry
Saturday June 14th 8pm
El Portal Theater 5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601 At the corner of Lankershim and Weddington in the NOHO Arts District

Shape, size, position, and space. These questions of Geometry are brought to life through dance, large scale art installations and the art of problem solving. With the help of artist Tanya Aguiniga, MashUp contemporary Dance Company presents their 5th full length production, The Art of Geometry. This captivating and unique show pushes the boundaries of dance, exposes the beauty of geometry, and taps into the human experience.

My name is Morgan and I work with Substance Co Music. We have worked with bands like Tame Impala and Young the Giant, and are currently working with the new indie-pop band “Imperial Mammoth”. The band is a personal favorite of mine. Check out the new single, “Little Earthquakes”

Imperial Mammoth began in bed. When musician Laura Jane Scott lay in recovery from knee-surgery, her boyfriend and fellow singer-songwriter Leonard Jackson brought his guitar to pass the time. Together they sang, and wrote some songs, and thought it sounded good enough to record.

It didn’t take long for people to agree. Their debut single “Requiem On Water” landed in the Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 soundtrack (certified gold), and featured in a key scene in the film. Just a week after their own wedding, Laura and Leonard played their first show as Imperial Mammoth to 1500 fans at the Breaking Dawn premiere.

They soon followed with the EP, “Where Satellites Fall,” building their fan base with over thirty placements in TV and film, including spots in Parenthood, About A Boy, Awkward, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Ragz, and Drop Dead Diva.

The band grew, and the sound got bigger. They enlisted cutting-edge producer Nate Pyfer (Kascade, Mideau), and mixer Mark Needham (The Killers, Walk The Moon, Imagine Dragons) to actualize their biggest work to date, the new LP: Gold Confetti (out June 24th, 2014 on Bleed101 Records).

Even as the music propels them into daring territories, the eleven song album finds the band — much like the great beasts that gave them their name — stuck in the past. From their fondness for Raymond Chandler’s Hollywood (The Last One To Leave The Party), and the bittersweet pull of distant loves (The Limitless Hours and Mooncatcher), to their re-casting of a local crime as a mediation on villainy (Fifty-Five Fires), Imperial Mammoth is a band that can’t let go.

It makes sense then that they describe the new album as a study of timeless themes. Or, as put by Jackson, Gold Confetti is an album of “songs about love, loss, and longing — $.099 each.”

They will be touring nationally in conjunction with the record’s release.

EKC client, singer/songwriter & environmentalist TJ Doyle (www.tjdoylemusic.com) is performing at The Mint on Tuesday, June 17, in support of his forthcoming album, “On The Horizon.” As a green activist and recording artist, TJ Doyle’s lyrics embrace a pro-love and pro-earth message. Nurturing a strong following amongst environmental groups, TJ’s music touches major issues that face our world today and our role in preserving the Earth for our children’s future.

Eat, Drink, Dance and Try Your Luck. Chris4Life’s Blue Royale Casino Night on Saturday, June 28, 2014, will be an exciting evening of action-packed gambling and socializing at the Ohm Nightclub in Hollywood. In addition to playing blackjack, craps and roulette alongside our fantastic celebrity dealers for a chance to win luxury prizes, guests will be able to sample delectable dishes cooked by notable LA celebrity chefs and have a chance to bid on some incredible live and silent auction items. Proceeds from this event will help raise funds locally for Chris4Life’s Patient, Treatment & Care Programs. The music will be pumping, the drinks flowing and the energy contagious – it’ll be the hottest ticket in town, so don’t miss out!
General Tickets – $100 each (includes $100 in casino chips which equals 1 raffle ticket)
VIP Tickets – $250 each (includes $300 in casino chips which equals 3 raffle tickets, a VIP gift bag (valuing more than $500), access to the VIP room with bottle service)
Each ticket will also include open bar, complimentary food, and desserts all night.
For every $100 in chips you have you will get 1 raffle ticket which you will have the opportunity to win TWO exciting trips.

LOUIS PRIMA JR. AND THE WITNESSES TO RELEASE “BLOW” JUNE 10
ON WARRIOR RECORDS / UNIVERSAL MUSIC DISTRIBUTION
BAND TO PLAY THE MINT OH JUNE 6
A different kind of musical dawn is coming with flashes of rowdy big band, simmering soul and swaggering rock ‘n’ roll as Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses prepare to ignite a new legacy with their second full-length album, Blow out June 10 on Warrior Records/Universal Music Distribution.
See the video for the song GO LETS GO here:http://louisprimajr.com/video/go-lets-go-lyric-video/

With Blow, Prima and the Witnesses revive a boogie woogie spirit for the modern generation. “The message is to have a good time and enjoy life,” explains Prima. “Get up and move. This album is hyper. It makes you want to dance.” Not content to sit on the legacy they so passionately protect, LPJ and the band are taking a page from his father’s playbook, by wailing “Prima-Style” like its 2014.
Originally formed in 2007, Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses began to hit full stride at their breakout performance at the 2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. They’ve toured from Los Angeles to Sicily and shared the stage with everyone from Aretha Franklin to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Impatiently waiting to show the world what mayhem could come from the collective talents and years of diverse musical experience that make up the whole of its members. If you’ve seen them in concert, you’ll know a bit about what to expect from the musical minds of the Witnesses. As energetic and over-the-top as their live shows, BLOW continues the ever-changing musical journey that Prima Sr. began in the 30’s.
Building off of the success of their critically acclaimed debut CD Return of the Wildest!, Prima and the Witnesses immersed themselves in writing original music for the first time together and headed into the studio with co-producer and Warrior Records C.E.O. Jim Ervin. Recorded at Capitol Records in Studio B, where Prima Sr. recorded his hits of the 50’s and 60’s, the seriousness of this music is masked only by the obvious fun that was had making it. The outcome is a host of superb innovative new material as eclectic and unique as each member of this powerhouse band, plus revved-up versions of Adam Ant’s Goody Two Shoes and Louis Prima Sr.’s Robin Hood. Prima also sneaks in a vocal and trumpet duet with his father on That’s My Home, utilizing Sr.’s original vocal/trumpet solo from the 1959 recording combined with a new music track created by LP Jr. and the Witnesses. The Louis Armstrong cover bridges the gap between family generations as it rises into a heartfelt and hypnotic tribute to his father and is a loving homage to the city they both adore. But it’s on songs like first single Go Let’s Go, the musical party I Just Wanna Have Fun and the soulfully explosive Fame And Glory that the band’s uniqueness shines through. The result of blending the skills of these musicians is a blistering assault on your senses that will make you shout out loud and get up and move.
Of course Prima has a lot to live up to–sharing a name with his celebrated father¬¬–but a new legend is being born, and it’s about to BLOW you away.
louisprimajr.com

Hollywood, CA, Raleigh Studios – Raising awareness for the advancing global water crisis, shirtS4Straws provides the access of the LifeStraw Water Filter(Vestergaard-Frandsen), to children worldwide, through the marketing, production and distribution of fashionably designed T-shirts. shirtS4Straws assures for every T-shirt purchased, one LifeStraw, a personal water filter making water 99.9999% bacteria-free, is distributed to a child, giving them easy access to safe, clean drinking water. To start, our programs will be directly effecting communities in Central America and southern Africa. As shirtS4Straws gets bigger, their programs will affect more communities around the world. Get2Give has already teamed up with great companies and organizations to help create an awareness and vision for shirtS4Straws.

VFLSEarly May, marks a huge turning point for Shanghai :30 Entertainment. Shanghai :30 will officially launch its highly-anticipated nonprofit, Get2Give, by kicking off its Indiegogo campaign to get funding to help people on a global scale. Get2Give is a nonprofit, embracing the one for one business model, which aids under privileged targeted population segments with the marketing and distribution of its own clothing line. With a year and half’s worth of work culminating, Get2Give announces its first program, shirtS4Straws.

Early May marks a huge turning point for Shanghai :30 Entertainment. Shanghai :30 will officially launch its highly-anticipated nonprofit, Get2Give, by kicking off its Indiegogo campaign to get funding to help people on a global scale. Get2Give is a nonprofit, embracing the one for one business model, which aids under privileged targeted population segments with the marketing and distribution of its own clothing line. With a year and half’s worth of work culminating, Get2Give announces its first program, shirtS4Straws.Shanghai30textLOGO-RT

Vestergaard-Frandsen, Groceries Apparel, Shanghai :30 Entertainment, Relentless Strength & Conditioning and Whole Foods Markets are part of the Get2Give team and mission. Get2Give has teamed up with Vestergaard-Frandsen, the inventor and manufacturer of the LifeStraw, to become ambassadors of the LifeStraw. Groceries Apparel, a Los Angeles based and driven clothing manufacturer, using organic ingredients while finding ways to incorporate greener practices, will be supplying us with 100% organic cotton T-shirts. Through partnerships with Shanghai :30 Entertainment and Relentless Strength and Conditioning, Get2Give will have access to top artists/bands, top music venues, music festivals, CrossFit/Fitness events and Spartan Races, nationwide. Get2Give has teamed up with Whole Foods Markets. Initially, shirtS4Straws shirts will be distributed in select Whole Foods Markets as well as having Whole Foods representatives at our event(s). Get2Give is actively seeking a water sponsor to push our mission, and goals, even further.

Get2Give has seen significant growth in a short span by working with major brands to help market and promote the ideas, goals and mission of our program(s). With a very active LS4social media campaign, an article from an online magazine with over 13,000 followers and being a finalist for Kind Bar/Kind Snacks “Do The Kind Thing” contest, we were very happy with initial impressions of the shirtS4Straws program. We have received valuable feedback and are very excited about the future of Get2Give and its programs. Get2Give wants to facilitate “a humanitarian thinktank” between brands to help work on more expansive projects, enabling to help more people, faster.

PRESS RELEASE:
HaggleShopper.com – Bazaar for the 21st Century…
You never know until you ask. That’s the idea behind the newest online marketplace. The site brilliantly captures the true essence of a bazaar in a fun, intuitive, and easy to use format.

What does this mean for online shopping? Bazaars are renowned for colorful negotiations over price on a variety of interesting and often simple everyday items. This excitement provides buyers with the thrill of a deal, while allowing sellers to create a buzz of interest around their items for sale.

With the launch of HaggleShopper.com we can all experience the exhilaration and excitement of a bustling bazaar from the comfort of our homes in true twenty-first century style. Happy haggling!

Combing our love for film and philanthropy, APJ is thrilled to announce the one-of-a-kind premiere event celebrating the work of our founder, Paul Haggis’, new film Third Person benefitting Artists for Peace and Justice. The premiere party will celebrate Paul Haggis’ two biggest passions.

As you may or may not know, Paul Haggis is a two time Academy-Award ® winning director and founder of Artists for Peace and Justice. His newest film, Third Person, stars Liam Neeson, Mila Kunis, Kim Basinger, and our very own APJ board members James Franco, Olivia Wilde, Adrien Brody, Maria Bello, and Moran Atias.

Join us at the Linwood Dunn Theatre on Monday, June 9th 2014, for the Third Person premiere and after party where award-winning DJ, multiplatinum-selling musician, and longstanding friend of APJ, Moby will be spinning an exclusive DJ set.

ALL of the proceeds from the Third Person premiere event go directly to supporting education and dignity through the arts for the poorest and most talented kids in Haiti.

As a singer, Celeste has been featured on world famous shows such as MTV’s Making The Band and American Idol; on the Billboard charts, UK dance and UK singles charts and in feature films.

In 2014, Celeste is making the move to the stage announcing her debut album with her first concert performance at the Los Angeles House of Blues on May 31, 2014 where she will be taking down the house with a set of her original songs including her debut album single “My Kind of Crazy”.

Celeste’s music is a blend of the pop fun and attitude of a Jessie J, the soaring power ballad emotional ride of Adele, the funk of a Nikka Costa with a touch of the throwback soul sound of Amy Winehouse.

My name is Shenna and I am a 20 year singer songwriter from VA. I currently attend Berklee College of Music and finished my debut EP “Dream In Color” which was produced by Austin Bello from the band Forever The Sickest Kids. I wanted to label myself to multiple genres and write lyrics others could relate to. The theme of this EP is to pay attention to the little details of life and live in the moment. I have attached my band camp link to the EP, social media links, a picture of myself and my biography. I hope you enjoy what you hear and thank you for your time!

My name is Brian Forte and I am contacting you on behalf of SpinningWorldRecords in Delray Beach, FL. In regards to submitting information and material from a new band, what is your preferred format to receive a PressKit ? Physical or digital? If you require a package such as a physical CD or a USB drive or both, please indicate the preferred mailing address you would like it sent to.

About the American Dreamers. In you and everyone yes there is American Dreamers . We believed that all things are possible.
You can achieve anything you want if you put your mind in to it that is the key.
This cover version of Welcome To The jungle performed by different artist in they own style Goldman from the west Los Angeles, Narley Boiz from Atlanta , Z from Chicago, & Pedro luli Las Vegas feat in this work. There is more to come
If you’d like more information about American Dreamers please call 3236208287 or email at info@goldmanrock

WHAT IS RAW?
RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that handpicks and spotlights local artists. RAW selects artists in visual art, film, fashion, music, performing art, hair and makeup artistry, and photography. RAW showcases these artists in monthly events in artistic communities across California, including Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach San Diego and San Francisco. RAW’s mission is to provide tools, resources and exposure to emerging artists who deserve to be seen heard and loved! The above artists have been chosen as RAWartists. Please join us in celebrating their creativity, ideas, and cultural leadership

I’m trying to get the word out about a dance party I’m having at La Cita on Wednesday, May 21st. I’m a huge fan of losanjealous so, I wanted to get this on your radar.

Event description:

DSB hosts EVOLV – the evolution of dance party at La Cita Wednesday, May 21st. Sampling the best of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and now. Custom graphics will play throughout! DJs, Buck Official, Seano and Kid Fish will be accompanied by local break dance crew, the Physical Poets. RSVP: bit.ly/evolvmay21 // no cover // 21+ // 9pm

One Hemisphere Indivisible: Radical Collaboration Across Borders. Public forum features four socialist leaders, writers, and theoreticians from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and the United States. The panelists are involved in building the Committee for Revolutionary International Regroupment and the movement to free Nestora Salgado, an indigenous leader imprisoned on false charges in Mexico. Saturday, May 24, 7:30pm, AFSCME District Council 36, 514 Shatto Place, Los Angeles. English-Spanish translation provided. Wheelchair accessible. Door donation $2. The event is a featured session of the Freedom Socialist Party National Convention happening May 24-26 in L.A. Info 323-732-6416, FSPla@earthlink.net, http://www.socialism.com

Los Angeles: The Parkinson’s Association presents a free symposium entitled ‘What Your Doctor Might Not Have Told You About You Parkinson’s Disease’, June 1, 2014, 12:30 to 4:30 PM, Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 West Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA 90014.
The free event will include a light lunch, interactive stretch breaks featuring Patrick LoSasso, and an opportunity to meet with local vendors.
This FREE Symposium will feature various speakers from Universities, Hospitals, Wellbeing Clinics and Research Institutions who will speak on cutting-edge Parkinson’s research topics.
Agenda:
12:30 pm – Welcome
Linda O’Connor – Parkinson’s Association Board Member, and Nessa Weinman – Director, Parkinson’s Association, Los Angeles.
12:45 pm – How to Prepare for Your Neurologist Visit
Nicholas Szumski, MD – Board Certified Neurologist, Fellowship Trained in Movement Disorders, specializing in Parkinson’s Disease, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
1:15 pm – Is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery Right for Me?
Jean-Philippe Langevin, MD, FAANS – Assistant Professor-In-Residence, UCLA Neurosurgery, Greater LA VA Healthcare System.
2:20 pm – Addressing the Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease.
Join us for a presentation on How to Improve Your Quality of Life from a Psychological Standpoint and let us share current research and insights into how you can supplement your physical health by nurturing your psychological wellbeing to create an improved quality of mind and body wellness in your life.
Jenifer Woods, MS, MFTI, Counseling Team, Parkinson’s Association.
2:40 pm – Why Exercise is an Important Part of Parkinson’s Treatment
Giselle Petzinger, MD, Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine and Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy.
3:50 pm – Patient Panel
A panel of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s share their stories and answer questions from the audience.
4:10 pm – Closing Remarks
Jerry Henberger, Executive Director, Parkinson’s Association.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Nicholas Szumski, MD. Board-certified Neurologist, Fellowship training in Movement Disorders specializing in Parkinson’s Disease.
How to prepare for your Neurologist appointment and what you expect from your visit.
Jean-Philippe Langevin, MD, FAANS. Assistant Professor-In-Residence, UCLA Neurosurgery.
Is DBS right for me?
Gizelle Petzinger, MD. Assistant Professor of Research Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine and Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy.
Why exercise should be a treatment regimen for everyone with Parkinson’s
Jenifer Ludwig. Parkinson’s Association Minds and Motion
How to improve your quality of life from a psychological standpoint
The Parkinson’s Association is a comprehensive source of support and information for persons with Parkinson’s disease. The mission of the organization is to improve the quality of life for those affected by Parkinson’s disease through education, family services, and support of promising research.
Free registration: (http://www.parkinsonsassociation.org/about-us/symposium-registration)
For additional information:NWeinman@ParkinsonsAssociation.org. Phone: 310.874.8722

Hope you’re well. Sonovibe Records is a new Independent Record Label in Los Angeles/Puerto Rico. We look forward to providing you with information from our artist roster.

Brazilian Band Club America recently released their video “All The Things I’ve Done”. In this cartoony video you will see flowers singing, a drum set transforming into an ape, a camel guitar, and a cartoonish Halle Berry.

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Club America is a band from Brazil formed by brothers Andy and Bruno Alves. They have made incredible strides in their short career and have been featured on publications such as Rolling Stone Brazil, Kings of A&R and Alsounds.com

Club America has performed at Music Festivals such as SXSW, VOV Festival, Planeta Terra, Goiana Noise and Demosul. In addition they have performed alongside world renowned artists such as The Strokes, Interpol, Toro y Moi among others.

THREE TIMES BAD, “a hot new San Francisco string band” (Hood River News), is releasing its debut CD, American Sojourn, on May 17th. I hope you’ll consider spreading the word on the “incredible musicianship” (Victory Swig) of this “dirty American roots” (The Register-Guard) combo that’s “catchy as hell” (Not About Religion) and kin to the Devil Makes Three and Old Crow Medicine Show while carving out a big sound all its own.

ORIGINAL BACKSTORY Three Times Bad was born from bandleader Jesus Angel Garcia’s acclaimed transmedia novel, badbadbad (New Pulp Press), and a number of lyrics on American Sojourn come directly from stories in the book. http://www.badbadbad.net/

PRESS “This is boot-stompin’, beer-swillin’, muddy roots music, where outlaw bluegrass meets anti-folk meets hillbilly punk in a band of city-dwellers who want nothing more than to be pickin’ and howlin’ from a rickety front porch Appalachia.” (Bend Bulletin) http://threetimesbad.wordpress.com/press-quotes/

“I’m An Adult” is Coley’s first stand-up comedy album that embraces the truthful, yet hilarious journey of accepting adulthood. This album is nonstop laughter as Coley touches on issues he’s willing to finally work through such as dating, children and fulfilling the role his family has expected from him. He shares his insights of coming into his own and will keep you laughing from beginning to end.

While traveling and being the opening act for D.L. Hughley nationwide, Coley is honing in on re-introducing himself as an Adult to his fans from city to city.

Street artist HUEMAN is taking it back to the gallery walls in a new solo exhibit opening June 5, 2014 at Project Gallery. “Between the Lines,” will showcase more than 12 new pieces on canvas and wood until July 20. The solo show is a play on the artist’s signature style as well as the theme of her new collection of work. A freestyler to the core, HUEMAN has been perfecting a technique of creating free-flowing abstract shapes, finding faces within their framework and then introducing sharp lines to create structure and dimension.

HUEMAN says, “When people look at art, sometimes they look for things that may or may not be there. With [Between the Lines] I want to talk about human behavior and the tendency to place meaning and significance in what we see. I want to examine the not-so obvious: subtexts, innuendos, and the things that go unsaid. I want viewers to literally read between the lines.”

It’s therapy for the people that want more out of the night than a headache and an empty wallet. It’s a party on the other side of the street of the club, where something different is going down. Where you might just meet somebody that changes the way you think about things. Somebody you want to create something new with. It’s performances by choice LA talent guaranteed to bring you the freshest sounds on the market. It’s DJ Don Juan facilitating the vibe in Curtis Simmons new downtown gallery, NWO art Gallery (https://www.facebook.com/NWOARTGALLERY) . It’s art and music and beautiful people of all shapes and colors. It’s a network trying to evolve into a community and space to showcase the hottest new records from emerging stars. If you go to bed thinking about how you’re going to elevate yourself and the people around you, or you just want to let loose somewhere you are comfortable to do so, we need you to be here.

Only those who RSVP to thegallerythursdays@gmail.com will be admitted. Please include your name and the names of those who will be joining you. You will receive a confirmation within 48 hours.

Margo Rey will be performing at Ron White’s After Party at The Federal Underground in Long Beach, Ca on May 9, 2014 at 10:00pm. Cone out and enjoy the amazing, beautiful Margo Rey as she graces her stage with her talented voice and music. This is the perfect event to start off the weekend!

EAT YOUR ART OUT, LA’s biggest underground art showcase and silent charity auction, returns to Titmouse Animation Studios in Hollywood. This time curator Jane Dope is transforming the sprawling space into the burnt-out aftermath of a rumble gone horribly right in homage to 70’s grindhouse cinema. Amidst the rubble will be an open bar for the grown ups, popcorn and treats for the kids, LA’s best food trucks, including The Pudding Truck and Dogtown Dogs, live art, music, photo-ops and the musical stylings of DJ Expo, DJ Mahf and DJ Day. Some surprises are in the works too! For a complete list of artists, visit facebook.com/EYAOACDG. Eat Your Art Out VII: Grindhouse Inferno will be for one night only on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 7pm – 11pm and held at the expansive Titmouse Animation Studios at 1121 Seward St., Hollywood, CA 90038.

GOLD HAUS GALLERY PRESENTS LEBA’S SHOW, VISIONS
Leba is one of the most talented artists in Los Angeles.
The body of he work created for his upcoming solo show is gilded proof. “Visions” is a breathtaking exhibition featuring new works by Leba.

Gold Haus Gallery//5713 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park, CA 90042//jes@goldha.us//323-577-97799
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With true skill and a true heart, Leba’s stage was already set. Then, enter;
Gustav Klimt. Harry Clark. Telopa Treloky. Vincent Van Gogh.
Four great artists whom Leba admires and respects. With great ambition, he set out to combine each of their styles, adding elements of Christian mysticism to create a unique voice for this very special show. Leba did more than that. He went on to paint an epic body of work, in which an almost dream-like world was created.

With perfect balance, Leba’s body of work evokes the familiar while protecting the unknown. Comprised of paintings both rich in mystery and full of beauty, the works to be exhibited possess a rare, almost human ability to welcome us to step closer and go beyond the paint and wood and canvas. With encouragement, they invite us to explore freely, to become a part of their world which exists only in this fabricated dimension – where trouble, hurt, and confusion are greeted with elegance and grace.
“Painting is the search for truth. Not what your mind sees or what your eye thinks it sees, but what’s really there.” Leba
Such truths are exposed in this solid exhibition. Leba’s “Visions” is a gift allowing us to see what’s really there. 24K gold leaf is used heavily throughout Leba’s gorgeous show. Though visually delicate, his use of gold screams with an uncanny boldness, highlighting strength in what may be seen as frailty, serving not only as a through line, but also as a reminder, that gold is a feeling. Experiencing “Visions” will make you feel like gold.
Gold Haus Gallery Art lives here.

Gold Haus Gallery is a unique art space in Highland Park, California. Featuring both the selected works from the private collection of Charlie Gold for display as well as up-and-coming and established artists’ works available for purchase. Gold Haus Gallery is where you will find art you can take home.
Gold Haus Gallery//5713 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park, CA 90042//jes@goldha.us//323-577-97799

Singer/songwriter BOBBY LONG will be performing at McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica on Sunday 15th June 2014. The music begins at 8pm. Tickets are $20.00 each at the box office & $20.00 each plus a one time transaction fee of $4.00 by phone or online.
McCabe’s is located at 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
telephone: 310-828-4497
or visit: http://www.mccabes.com/condata.html

What: The weather may be balmy in sunny Los Angeles, but the political climate is anything but.
Police are targeting immigrants, unionists, and radicals; 58,000 people are homeless, 30 percent of them women; the right wing is in a frenzy over LGBT rights; and the doors of education are closed to many young people of color, while the doors of the prison-industrial complex are wide open. At the same time, LA is a national flashpoint for struggles against injustices like these.

That makes LA the perfect place for the revolutionary feminist Freedom Socialist Party (FSP) to convene over the Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27. The convention will be an opportunity for FSP members and friends to discuss how best to tackle the problems of the day, from the calamitous effects of the Great Recession on workers and the poor to the challenge of saving the planet from the fossil fuel ogres.

SAN FRANCISCO’S THE AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS CONFIRM 3 CLUBS SHOW ON APRIL 24 IN HOLLYWOOD

SF Bay Guardian says their “…. new record should please anyone who can’t afford to see the Replacements at Coachella this year (or even those who can).”

WHO: The latest release from Bay Area denizens The American Professionals (www.americanprofessionals.com), WE MAKE IT OUR BUSINESS (Charlie In The Box Music) was released this past January 14, 2014. Founded in 2003 by Chuck Lindo (ex Actionslacks, Jumbo Shrimp, The Nukes) in San Francisco, The American Professionals (a.k.a. Ampros) have endured more line-ups than the inside of the S.F.P.D. booking room. Today, the band has evolved (scratch that, they have devolved) into a solid power trio whose foundation includes the aforementioned Lindo (guitar/vocals), Cheryl Hendrickson (bass/vocals) and Adam White (drums).

WHAT: The first Ampro’s Los Angeles tour date in support of WE MAKE IT OUR BUSINESS is finally here from The American Professionals!

The American Professionals (www.theamericanprofessionals.com), a San Francisco power trio whose cleverly crafted songs of hope, love, guilt and fear are matched only by their beefy power chords, hooks and harmonies have confirmed April 24 at the 3 of Clubs in Hollywood to celebrate the release of their new CD We Make It Our Business on the band run label Charlie in the Box Records.

If you are interested in a review copy of WE MAKE IT OUR BUSINESS, wanted to talk to the band or needed more info, please let me know and I’m happy to send along. Let me know if you were interested in coming to the show too?